What are the responsibilities and job description for the PhD in Social Work (Statistics & Research Methods)-remote position at Magellan Learning Solutions?
Magellan Learning Solutions seeks subject matter experts for current online course development projects in Social Work. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the academic authority in an academic course design project. Concentrations include but are not limited to:
Poverty, Inequity, and Justice
Mental Health and Society
Assessments in Mental Health and Addictions
Mixed Methods Research
Practice with Individuals, Families, and Communities
The SME will produce content for online courses and work closely with a Magellan Instructional Designer. They will meet weekly with the designer over a period of time and produce weekly deliverables to meet the project deadline. They will engage in an ongoing process of editing and revision, incorporating guidance from the instructional designer. Professionalism, collaboration, and responsiveness to feedback are a must.
SMEs are expected to produce original course material and adhere to guidelines and expectations set by the client institution and Magellan Learning Solutions. Their finished product will reflect industry best practices, including relevant, research-based and current content and materials, authentic assessment measures, and meaningful student engagement.
Successful SMEs are self-motivated, diligent, deadline-driven, and passionate about student learning.
Qualifications: SMEs designing courses for the bachelor’s level must typically possess a master’s degree with 18 credits in the field; SMEs at the graduate level must have a terminal degree in the discipline.
The compensation for SMEs varies by client, discipline, degree level, and course level. Often SMEs have the opportunity to teach the course they develop for the client institution.
Information about our SME Pool: The Magellan SME pool is in particular need of credentialed experts in areas such as MBA, graduate-level criminal justice, graduate-level psychology, though opportunities in other fields arise frequently. Should you or a colleague be interested in joining the Magellan SME pool for possible future developments, please submit your materials here: https://bit.ly/3X3RnqW
Magellan Learning Solutions was founded in 2017. It has grown steadily since then, now employing a team of personnel who can address all areas of the educational experience. Magellan exists to support its clients’ educational missions with tailored curricular and operational solutions to help them thrive. While most of Magellan’s clients occupy the higher educational space, others provide instruction and education outside of formal educational structures.
Magellan prides itself on being a small business that develops close relationships with its clients, tailoring its work to suit the client’s needs and vision. Magellan strives to operate with integrity, keeping learners at the center of the educational experience and delivering on its promises via practical, solution-oriented interventions.