Adjunct Faculty - Course Development - Economics

Adjunct Faculty - Course Development - Economics 1539 Remote, Remote, United States Description The School of Professional Studies is seeking an adjunct instructor to develop an Economics online course that will be delivered in a self-paced format geared toward students preparing to enter degree programs in the health professions. The instructor will provide subject matter expertise and real-world examples as part of the course development process and will partner with a senior course designer who has a PhD in instructional technology and who is responsible for the back-end development. Work with assigned course designer to develop courses into self-paced, online courses available for academic credit Develop courses with a module approach, creating a more detailed breakdown of lessons. Students will be required to complete the self-paced courses within 16 weeks, but can move through the material faster Provide guidance on the content that needs to be covered in each lesson. Review existing course content (if available) and make recommendations on what can be adapted Work with course designer to develop content (videos, discussion boards, quizzes, exams) as needed Record videos in studio on Boston or Worcester campus, or remotely following guidance Determine the key learning concepts that need to be assessed and the most effective and scalable assessment methods. Draft content for assessments that correspond to lessons/modules as well as cumulative assessments. Work with course designer to develop effective assessments that can scale to accommodate large numbers of students Evaluate publisher content for potential use, if available Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum Ensure the course meets the high quality standards of other MCPHS online and on-campus courses Recommend approaches for assignments and exams that ensure academic integrity and enable the course to scale in terms of enrollment, Identify tactics to improve the course based on feedback from its first run Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor Courses will be delivered year-round and opportunities exist to teach the course once it is developed. Requirements Required Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in subject area or related field preferred. Previous experience developing online courses and/or teaching undergraduate material in the subject area online Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills A commitment to student success and the ability to engage and motivate students in an online format Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving related to launching a self-paced course

Desired:

Experience teaching subject matter for students entering health professions Experience with a learning management system, such as Blackboard Compensation The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

Hiring Range:

$4,000 - $6,000 To apply, visit https://myjobs.adp.com/mcphs/cx/job-details?__tx_annotation=false&rb=JobElephant&reqId=5001192080706&c=1171851 jeid-9d0b33bf6fe6fb4fac4e89b6eeebec3d