Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Muncie, INDIANA
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Posting Details
Position Information
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| Position Title | Technical Assessment Developer for Coursera Programs |
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| About this Opportunity |
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| Our Statement on Inclusiveness | At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression. |
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| Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana: | https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Hrs/Week | Not to exceed 29 |
| Length of Assignment | Other temporary |
| Position Function | Temporary assignment to develop assessments for the Master’s in Computer Science and Master’s in Data Science in the College of Science and Humanities, hosted on the Coursera platform on a course-by-course basis. Course assessments will be developed in a variety of online courses in the following areas: artificial intelligence, cloud computing, computer science, data management, data analysis, data science, data visualization, machine learning, mathematics, software development, statistical programming, statistics, web development. Successful candidates will be hired to develop assessments for between one and three courses and have a success record in working alongside faculty course developers. Coursera will provide training, mentoring, and support for the employee, as well as dedicated university support from the College of Science and Humanities (CSH) and the Teaching Innovation team within the Division of Online and Strategic Learning (DOSL). |
| Minimum Education | Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field. |
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| Authorization to work in the US | Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. |
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| Pre-Employment Screening | Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification. |
| Position Title(s) Supervised | None. |
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| EEO Statement | Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. |
| About Ball State University | Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. |
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| Department | Division of Online & Strategic Learning:173020 |
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| Department Email or Phone Number | [email protected] |
Duties & Responsibilities
| Ranking | 1 |
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| Job Duty | Design, build and code scalable technical assessments using automated testing and grading features in the Coursera environment for the Ball State University curricula. |
| Ranking | 2 |
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| Job Duty | Efficiently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical assessments |
| Ranking | 3 |
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| Job Duty | Collaborate with faculty and DOSL staff to ensure assessment integrity and design |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 202401467P |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Desired Start Date | 02/19/2024 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Open Date | 01/09/2024 |
| Applications Accepted Through Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Information regarding transcripts | Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. |
| Special Instructions Summary | For nominations and questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Tiffany Turner, Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition, at [email protected] . |
| Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter | In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ |