University of Minnesota · 5 hours ago
PDL Program Management and Course Developer and Instructor
United States
Part-time
Remote
Mid Level
4+ years expThe University of Minnesota is a large public research university committed to empowering lifelong learners. The Adjunct Teaching Specialist will develop and teach courses in Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs, focusing on course development, live instruction, and learner support.
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Responsibilities
Create clear, succinct, and measurable outcomes for the course
Identify, sequence, and structure the topics the course will address in each module
Develop learning activities and course media that support the course learning outcomes
Develop learning assessments that allow learners to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes
Collaborate with an instructional designer, program manager, and other university staff throughout the course development process
Follow the requirements for course development laid out in the course development handbook
Record and post introduction video
Send course introduction email
Verify dates and contents of course site are correct. Make any needed updates and corrections
Open the course and modules
Prepare for weekly Zoom sessions following a structure provided by the pre-designed curriculum
Facilitate weekly zoom sessions as scheduled by the department and following the expectations in the instructor handbook
Evaluate submitted work to determine if each learner has achieved the course learning objectives
Provide feedback to learners to help them develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to achieve the course learning outcomes
Submit final grades
Respond to learner questions about course content and logistics by email or other communication means within the learning management system
Meet with learners by Zoom as needed and at mutually agreed upon times to provide assistance in understanding course content and activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Four years of work experience related to the subject matter
A demonstrated commitment, knowledge, and skills to promote and enhance an inclusive climate that is supportive of diversity in a professional setting
Deep knowledge of the course subject matter
Ability to explain concepts in ways that help others learn
Ability to provide feedback that both encourages and helps learners develop
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree and at least six or more years of work experience related to the subject matter
Experience teaching adult learners in both live and asynchronous contexts
Experience developing and/or teaching topics related to the subject matter
Ability to evaluate assessments (e.g. course projects) to determine if they demonstrate achievement of course learning outcomes
Benefits
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Science FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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Chief Sustainability Officer
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