SME/Adjunct Designer – M.S. in Special Education

Job Summary:
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) assists in the development of an online course during a three-month development cycle. This is remote, contract work. The SME will collaborate with an Instructional Designer and the Program Chair to map content to course outcomes, select course materials, develop course content including assignment and discussions, and review all course content to ensure accuracy and appropriateness. Candidates should have a graduate degree in the related field. Experience developing educational content is a plus.

Essential Functions

• Provide high quality instructional content and materials in collaboration with key stakeholders utilizing the Post University design process in a given quarterly development cycle.
• Collaborate effectively to meet design deadlines.
• Ensure all content aligns with course outcomes and unit objectives.
• Review the final product.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and performance required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERFORMANCE:

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate degree in related field.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated collaborative skills.
• Ability to use a variety of web-based communication tools.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to work professionally and collaboratively in a virtual, remote environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience developing college-level online courses.
• Online teaching and learning experience in Higher Education.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This position is temporary, over the course of one quarter (three month) development cycle. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.