Curriculum Developer

A 2-year degree-granting Technical College based in Western, PA is now accepting applications for the position of Curriculum Developer(CD). The CD collaborates with the VP of Education and faculty to facilitate the development, revision and delivery of new degree and diploma programs. The CD provides technical support to faculty, staff, and students to minimize or resolve problems as they occur. This position applies instructional design principles while maintaining and supporting online courses, students, and materials. This person will conduct research into the viability of new programs and convene employer advisory committees and subject matter specialists to assist in the curriculum quality control process.

The school offers a generous benefits package including medical, vision, dental, short-term/long-term disability, sick/vacation leave and life insurance. Salary is based on experience and commensurate with our salary administration plan. Please submit salary requirements in your cover letter. Applicants without salary requirements will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new program curriculum and submissions to meet state and accreditation standards.
• Research and conduct feasibility studies on the sustainability of new programs.
• Assists with training and support for learning management systems and other online learning tools used by faculty.
• Provides input in the development of and improvement of system-wide program/s that enables students to use technology as learning tools. Investigates and disseminates information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research and applications related to technology use in the school program.
• Gathers information documenting the effectiveness of courses, interprets this information, and provides constructive input in evaluation of the courses.
• Provide technical support to faculty and students for online teaching and learning tools.
• Updates online instructional materials using web editing and other related online course delivery software.
• Provide training to teachers in the use of current technology to meet curriculum goals.
• Provides training to teachers in computer competencies.
• Maintains current knowledge of technology and instructional practices that relate to the use of online technology.
• Ensures that all course delivery systems and courses residing on them are properly working through compatibility testing for multiple operating systems, web browsers, and assorted plug-ins.
• Provides guidance and leadership to faculty for the design and delivery of new technologies for online instructional purposes.
• Participates in faculty development activities that help integrate technology in various curriculum areas at the college.
• Converts hard copy instructional materials at the request of faculty (Word, PowerPoint, scanable materials, video, audio, etc.) to electronic format to enhance student learning.
• Advises faculty and staff on the capabilities and limits of web and technology-based teaching, learning, and course management systems.
• Provides analysis, design, development and implementation of online courses, and web based training.
• Provides and drafts storyboards and mock-ups, and writes and supports the development of content as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of current best practice approaches to web-based pedagogy for faculty and staff.
• Creates educational and training-related guides and materials for use with education online technology, distance learning, and other instructional models.
• Helps build and maintains a library of online learning resources.
• Researches and implements new and emerging technologies for use with online and hybrid classes.
• Assists with special online projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Technology, adult learning or equivalent degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years curriculum development experience required
• 1-3 Online administration/supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design process and technology usage.
• Experience in Canvas or other learning management systems preferred.
• Demonstrated experience training and supporting faculty and students in the use of online learning.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of course management systems.
• Experienced with curriculum development and classroom teaching, preferred.
• Experienced in distance learning in an educational institution setting.
• Experience in informational technology work in an academic setting.
• Experience in higher education environment is desired.
• Demonstrated experience with use of teaching and learning technologies such as course management tools, Smart Technologies, instructional technologies and audio/video capture.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students independently.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Course development experience.

LBI/LTI /LCOT/LIT is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: From $500.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Salary : $500