Course Development Specialist

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 23 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 08 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Ecampus (XEC)
Position Title Specialist 2-Instruct Design
Job Title Course Development Specialist
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary
The Division of Educational Ventures is seeking a Course Development Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Division of Educational Ventures (DEV) is a growing, innovative, and collaborative organization with a commitment to providing high-quality online education. The division extends Oregon State University’s exceptional learning experiences including microcredentials, certificates, and degrees available to students throughout Oregon and around the world.
The division includes Ecampus, offering over 100 online and hybrid degree programs; the Ecampus Research Unit (ECRU), conducting and supporting original research in online teaching and learning; the Corporate and Workforce Education Unit (CWE), creating pathways for learners employed by partners in business and government; the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy (CORE), providing workforce development for the outdoor recreation industry; the Open Educational Resources Unit (OER), aiding faculty in adopting open course materials; and the Alternative Credential Unit (ACU), developing short-form educational opportunities. The Course Development and Training Specialist is a professional faculty member who reports to the Associate Director of CDT — Faculty Development and Support, within Ecampus.
The Course Development Specialist supports ongoing continuous improvement of online and hybrid courses and learning materials by extending course development support to short-term, small-scale redevelopments. The person in this position provides tailored pedagogical, instructional design, and multimedia support for faculty engaging in course redevelopment projects from project intake through course relaunch and contributes to course quality by building the course in a manner that ensures accessible and copyright-compliant materials. The person in this position also supports other scoped projects in the division, such as builds or course maintenance related to non-credit initiatives, as well as contributes to general online faculty support during peak request periods. Course Development Specialists are supported in their work by a collaborative team of colleagues, shared resources and templates, and training and professional development opportunities both formal and informal.
Oregon State University and the Division of Educational Ventures maintain and enhance a collaborative and inclusive community that is dedicated to equity and equal opportunity. All employees of this division are responsible for ensuring that these commitments are achieved. This position supports these goals directly by ensuring that our diverse Ecampus faculty members are supported in their work and that courses delivered through Ecampus are designed to include Universal Design for Learning principles and are fully accessible.
Ecampus currently operates on a hybrid schedule; Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated in-office days, as well as additional days as needed.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
70% Course Redevelopment Support
  • Provide instructional design and project management support on multiple short-term redevelopments of online and hybrid courses per development cycle.
  • Advise on key strategies and priorities for online and hybrid course redesign; provide guidance on the effective use of technology to support teaching, learning, and assessment.
  • Review faculty-provided content to ensure copyright and accessibility standards are met and to provide feedback that is aligned with Ecampus standards and University and federal policies.
  • Evaluate and ensure that redeveloped courses meet Ecampus standards and university and federal policies.
  • Build updated course content and media into the online platform (Canvas), including page design and formatting, embedding media and any tools being used, creating exams, and structuring rubrics.
  • Accurately interpret information received and respond appropriately in a professional manner, that is timely, clear, and concise.
  • Provide basic lecture development training to faculty and provide feedback on sample media.
  • Provide light media editing support on assigned projects; coordinate with Ecampus multimedia developers on more complex media asset developments or revisions.
  • Guide faculty developers through the expedited redevelopment process, including but not limited to setting and maintaining schedules, supporting any necessary faculty training, providing timely and appropriate support and feedback to faculty developers, and tracking completion of tasks.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on content and the learning environment to ensure that redevelopment goals are met, and that courses published are error-free and accessible for students.
  • Maintain and archive project records including meeting notes, status updates, project tracking data, and final project reviews, following established practices in the unit.


15% Special Projects
  • Collaborate on short-term, time-sensitive content development or revision projects related to non-credit offerings or other special projects.
  • Coordinate communication between SMEs and team contributors.
  • Contribute to the facilitation of faculty trainings and professional development events.

10% Faculty Support
  • During peak course preparation and launch periods, provide course maintenance support to faculty teaching existing online courses.
  • Self-assign and manage support requests, providing timely, accurate, and professional support to faculty.

5% Professional Development and Service
  • Attend professional workshops and meetings, sharing knowledge and networking with other hybrid and online instructional design professionals.
  • Enhance expertise by establishing professional development goals to be pursued through training, classes, professional development, conference attendance, etc.
  • Provide service to OSU and the land grant system by working on departmental, division, university, regional, and national committees, and projects.
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree in adult education, instructional technology, curriculum design, or related field; OR a bachelor’s degree in another field with one year of experience in a teaching, curriculum or course development, or faculty support role in higher education (community college, college, or university).
  • General understanding of pedagogy and learning theories.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple, time-limited projects to successful completion.
  • Experience authoring in a learning management system such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience interacting with diverse groups of people, especially in a professional context.
  • Awareness of Universal Design for Learning principles and accessibility requirements for online content.
  • Demonstrated aptitude to solve problems with flexibility and creativity.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a customer-service oriented position.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, oral, digital, and written presentation skills.
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Postgraduate certificate or degree from an accredited institution in adult education, instructional technology, curriculum design, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of pedagogy and learning theories, specifically as applied to hybrid and online courses in higher education.
  • Three years of experience in a teaching, curriculum or course development, or faculty support role in higher education (community college, college, or university).
  • Familiarity with a quality framework such as Quality Matters, OSCQR, etc.
  • Familiarity with multimedia best practices, video recording and editing, and social learning tools.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Ecampus currently operates on a hybrid schedule, Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated in-office days as well as additional days as needed.
  • Typical office environment.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This position may require working events after hours or on the weekends.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $60,000 - $68,000
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/151518

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07883UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/21/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/15/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/08/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
We encourage all candidates to identify transferrable skills and comparable experiences that may meet the qualifications of this position. If you have questions about the qualifications for this position, please contact: Danielle Franklin at [email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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·       The anticipated starting salary will be $60,000 -$68,000.

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