Adjunct Faculty Non-Instructional Course Developer

About the role

The School for Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) at Cal Lutheran is seeking part-time, non-instructional adjunct faculty members to develop online courses for their Bachelor's Degree for Professional program. These courses are designed for working adults and are delivered fully online.

Responsibilities

• Based on an approved syllabus, develop a course that meets the SPCS’s objectives of the course within the context of the larger program.
• Use the technologies and materials selected and provided by California Lutheran University to support program delivery.
• Work with representatives from the SPCS to ensure appropriateness of the material and the course for the program, including syllabus requirements.
• Create the content for the course with an instructional designer and provide any edits necessary after their Quality Matters audit/review.
• Deliver a combination of synchronous and asynchronous content sufficient for a 3-credit hour class.
• Ensure the work results in a complete course, including but not limited to asynchronous materials (such as video lectures, readings, homework, exams, and project assignments) and synchronous materials (such as presentations, slides, notes, activities, and lesson plans for live sessions).
• All materials will be available in the Canvas Learning Management Software (LMS).
• Provide sufficient resources to engage the students for time adequate to fulfill accreditation standards for contact hours and time on task and to satisfy the course learning objectives.
• Maintain current, accurate records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a master's degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition.
• Cannot hire from North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, Wyoming or individuals not authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught (i.e., a subject matter expert in the field).
• Instructional design principles.
• Pedagogical methods and learning theories (i.e., how people learn and which teaching strategies are most effective for different types of content and learners).
• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline.
• Principles and best practices of effective online teaching.
• Accessibility standards and the ability to design courses that are inclusive and accessible to all students, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver online courses on time and within budget.
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline.
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the course development process.
• Demonstrate professional standards.
• Collaboration skills facilitate the development of a well-rounded course.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Skills

• Knowledge of video editing, graphic design, and multimedia software is a plus.
• Assessment techniques and the ability to create effective quizzes, exams, and other evaluation methods.
• The ability to analyze data and use it to improve the course is important.

Benefits

California Lutheran University is an accredited, private, comprehensive university located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Cal Lutheran is home to more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students who come from more than 66 countries and represent a wide variety of faiths. 48% of Cal Lutheran students are international students or from underrepresented groups, and over 40% of first-time freshmen are first generation students. Over 45% of graduate students in the School of Management are international students. The University encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of Cal Lutheran to apply.

Pay

Hiring Range: $34.00 - $36.00/hour

Schedule

Remote Work