Are you intrigued by the growing impact of online instruction? Would you like to gain online course development and teaching experience with a growing institution?
Would you like to share your expertise with students eager to improve their life circumstances?
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
University of the People (UoPeople) is a tuition-free, accredited online university that serves students who might otherwise be barred from a college education by reason of geography, culture, work, family, and / or finances.
The university has an immediate need for bilingual Arabic / English course developers for the following introductory college level areas / courses :
- Humanities Introduction to Philosophy
- Social and Behavioral Sciences Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology
- Mathematics Introduction to Statistics
- Natural Sciences and Technology Introduction to Biology
- Writing Composition, communications, and / or technical writing
Position Description and Responsibilities :
Works closely with the Program Director and Instructional Designer and is responsible for the design, development, assessment, and evaluation of courses.
Specifically, through :
- Analysis of initial requirements, content and target audience to identify appropriate instructional strategies and define learning outcomes.
- Selection of appropriate reading materials Open Educational Resources (OER) and / or approved eBooks
- Development of learning activities.
- Creation of online assessment tasks and assessment criteria.
- Preparation of instructions to assist future instructors.
- Creation of required documentation for the course review committee.
Course Developers are paid $750 USD per developed course.
Qualifications :
- A minimum of a master’s degree; candidates with Ph.D. degrees are advantageous, but this is not a requirement.
- Experience developing, designing, and / or consulting on the development of course / s.
- Previous instructional experience and willingness to instruct the course when offered.
- Appreciation of a diverse student population, representing the full spectrum of cultural, political, socio-economic and religious backgrounds.
- Experience and proficiency with Moodle is a plus.
- Expertise with using Modern Standard Arabic.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
How to Apply :
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter discussing relevant experience accompanied by a resume.
UoPeople is an equal opportunity employer and seeks applicants who share its values of quality, opportunity and access and who are representative of its diverse student body.
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