Competency-Based Education Course Developer (Multiple Openings Available)

Competency-Based Education Course Developer (Multiple Openings Available)

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TASS - 7561

Locations:

Haverhill, MA Posted:

May 6, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

PT No Benefits Ref. No.: 346296

Salary Type:

Annually Salary Range:

$3,600.00 - $3,600.00

Position ID:

200247

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POSITION

Competency-Based Education Course Developer (Academic Affairs): Academic Affairs; Haverhill Campus; up to 8 hours per week

SUMMARY:

We are seeking course developers to design and build online, competency-based courses for a new Career and Technical Educator certificate program planned within our Educational Studies program at Northern Essex Community College (NECC). Developers will create master courses for the following Education courses, adhering to the technical requirements for online courses and the pedagogical practices required of competency-based courses at NECC. The following existing courses need to be adapted for online, competency-based delivery: EDU 101 Introduction to Teaching EDU 102 Introduction to Special Education The following courses need to be designed and developed for online, competency-based delivery: Developing and Implementing a Standards-based Curriculum in

Vocational Technical Education Teaching Methods I:

Educating and Assessing the CTE (Vocational)

Learner Teaching Methods II:

Using Research-based Practices to Develop Effective Instructional Strategies for CTE (Vocational)

Programs Teaching Methods III:

CTE (Vocational) Instructional Strategies Practicum Please note: Course developers may apply separately to future adjunct faculty postings to teach these courses.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete required training for designing and teaching online, competency-based courses. Develop course syllabus, competency map, credit hour equivalencies chart, and course pace chart. Design the complete course shell in Brightspace, NECC's learning management system. Create instructional materials, practice activities, and final assessments aligned to NECC's competency-based model, to include competency-based grading rubrics and a complete gradebook. Ensure accessibility for all aspects of the course. Meet with the Academic Innovations Program Manager as needed or required to complete the course design process.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Education or closely related field A minimum of five years of teaching in a CTE district or program Experience using technology in instruction and assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

College level teaching experience Experience with online and hybrid teaching and experiential learning MA DESE educator license

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK

: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

PAYMENT:

$3,600 to be paid in two installments of $1,800 upon completion of each set of deliverables, non-benefited position By June 15: Complete training and develop course syllabus, competency map, credit hour equivalencies, and course pace chart; documents must pass a technical review from NECC's instructional design team. By August 15: Complete course design in the learning management system; course must pass a technical review

ANTICIPATED START DATE

Training to begin May 2026.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY

To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role Resume/CV Three (3) professional references Official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire. Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

DEADLINE

Open until filled Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery

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