ECON 1951: Principles of Macroeconomics — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer

Application Restrictions
Job Type
Open Learning Curriculum Development
Closing Application Date
22/5/2024
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated completion of all project phases
28/9/2024
Project Type
Major Revision
DUTIES

Brief description of the project:

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of ECON 1951: Principles of Macroeconomics.

 

Course Description:

Students examine how the economy behaves at the aggregate level and how national income is measured and determined. Topics include an overview of macroeconomics; measuring gross domestic product, inflation and unemployment; demand including the multiplier process; supply, business cycles, long-term growth; money, banking and monetary policy; inflation; interest rates; stagflation; deficits and fiscal policy; exchange rates and balance of payments; exchange rate policy; purchasing power and interest rate parity.

 

Course Development Process:

The course developer will work under the guidance of the Instructional Designer responsible for the course development project, and in collaboration with the course development team will:

• Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions.
• Create simulations and role-play scenarios to incorporate experiential learning and learner-to-industry engagement, including the use of multi-media.
• Review and redevelop graded assessments and rubrics.

 

TRU-OL uses a collaborative approach to course development that involves interactive planning meetings and review sessions as needed. 

 

Expectations:

• Meet the deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline.
• Respond to project-related communication and meeting requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
• All team members will provide feedback that is
  • constructive and relevant, and
  • centered on course content and learning activities.
• Participate in post-development contract evaluation.
• Communicate in a professional and respectful way in accordance with TRU Policy Number BRD 17-0:  RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION (tru.ca)  

QUALIFICATIONS

Criteria for assignment of work:

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• PhD in Economics.
• Demonstration of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven course development skills in a face-to-face or distance environment.
• Demonstrated ability to write in a clear and consistent style with grammatical accuracy.
• The ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner.
• Experience or education in online course development or online facilitation is an asset.

 

Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, CV/resume, copies of transcripts*, and a writing sample^ via the online application system; please combine these components as one file in your attachment.  Response to this notification signifies that you are willing and able to comply with the aforementioned terms and conditions of the project work.

  *Copies of transcripts are not required if you are currently working, or have in the recent past worked, for TRU or TRU-Open Learning

  ^A writing sample could include a lesson outline, learning activity, element of evaluation, etc., or indicate the name(s) of any TRU Open Learning or BCOU courses that you have written

Pay Band
Location
CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Curriculum Services, OL
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.