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Buena Vista Univeristy
BVU Foundations Instructor and Course Development Lead - Part Time
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What they do
A Communications Professor leads courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$86,537 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Buena Vista University is seeking candidates for a part-time position combining online teaching with content oversight as an online course lead for BVU Foundations. Responsibilities include online teaching, course design, development and updates, adjunct faculty oversight, and projects as part of a collaborative, multi-unit online program. The role averages approximately 12 hours of work per week with occasional intermittent increases not to exceed 20 hours per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to program development, revision, and evaluation of online courses9 credit online teaching load throughout academic yearServe as course lead for assigned courses Monitor and maintain course curriculum, assessment, and content to ensure regular review of quality and updated content consistent with BVU's academic standards.
In collaboration with disciplinary faculty, develop and maintain course content in a robust LMS environment including course syllabus, course outcomes alignmentmanagement of immediate course issues and conducting cyclic course reviews to prepare annual updates in the master coursemaintaining the course map and all course content outside of the LMS to ensure continuity of delivery if the LMS is damaged or unavailablereviewing pedagogy to ensure appropriate student learning and success in the course. Orient, support, and monitor faculty who teach the course each term.
Conduct cyclic adjunct performance reviews, as assignedCommunicate with school leadership, colleagues, Office of Digital Learning, and support staff on course needs. Contribute to and participate in meetings and communications, as appropriate and as requested.
Participating in appropriate professional developmentHold weekly office hoursCommunicate and collaborate with FT, PT, and adjunct faculty, Storm Lake departmental colleagues, and other BVU faculty and staff as appropriate - this may occasionally include some travelParticipate in program evaluation and reviewMentor students as they develop their professional identitiesCommunicate in a timely manner with partners internal and external to the university
Experience designing, building and maintaining fully online courses in Canvas LMSTeaching experience in online higher education settingExperience mentoring, supporting, and coordinating instructors preferredPreference for course design accessibility training Preference for QM training This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer. To apply, please submit: A letter of application detailing your qualifications and interest in the position. Graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with application; official copies will be required for appointment). A curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught and salary requirements. Contact information for three professional references (including title, address, email address, and phone number). Review of applications will begin immediately.
In collaboration with disciplinary faculty, develop and maintain course content in a robust LMS environment including course syllabus, course outcomes alignmentmanagement of immediate course issues and conducting cyclic course reviews to prepare annual updates in the master coursemaintaining the course map and all course content outside of the LMS to ensure continuity of delivery if the LMS is damaged or unavailablereviewing pedagogy to ensure appropriate student learning and success in the course. Orient, support, and monitor faculty who teach the course each term.
Conduct cyclic adjunct performance reviews, as assignedCommunicate with school leadership, colleagues, Office of Digital Learning, and support staff on course needs. Contribute to and participate in meetings and communications, as appropriate and as requested.
Participating in appropriate professional developmentHold weekly office hoursCommunicate and collaborate with FT, PT, and adjunct faculty, Storm Lake departmental colleagues, and other BVU faculty and staff as appropriate - this may occasionally include some travelParticipate in program evaluation and reviewMentor students as they develop their professional identitiesCommunicate in a timely manner with partners internal and external to the university
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong collaboration and communication skillsProficiency with Canvas tools and online learning technologiesWorking understanding of instructional technology and technology to facilitate efficient collaboration and workflowAbility to serve as both the subject matter expert and basic instructional designer for online coursesWorking understanding of backwards design curriculum development or interest to learnAbility to design structured, outcomes-aligned course contentStrong teaching pedagogy including the use of assessment dataDisciplinary knowledge and curiosityQualifications:
Masters degree in related field required.Experience designing, building and maintaining fully online courses in Canvas LMSTeaching experience in online higher education settingExperience mentoring, supporting, and coordinating instructors preferredPreference for course design accessibility training Preference for QM training This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer. To apply, please submit: A letter of application detailing your qualifications and interest in the position. Graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with application; official copies will be required for appointment). A curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught and salary requirements. Contact information for three professional references (including title, address, email address, and phone number). Review of applications will begin immediately.