Online Course Development- Adult Learning

Online Course Development- Adult Learning
COMPETITION 26-16

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information:
Part-timesupport opportunity (classification): Casual
Hourly rate: $40.98 paid on receipt of deliverables
Hours:up to a maximum of 24 hours per week
Reporting To: Director Program Quality
Department:Professional and Part-time Learning
Campus Location: remote
Vacancystatus: existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:
DurhamCollege seeks an experienced and motivated professional who shares ourcommitment to quality and student success. Reporting to the Director ProgramQuality Professional and Part-time Learning the Online Course Developer willwork closely with the Curriculum Quality and Development Manager to support thecreation of engaging and effective course materials for the asynchronous onlinecourse: Adult Learning. This course is a part of our Teaching and TrainingAdults Certificate program. Work will be done remotely.

CourseDescription:
This course focuses on improving adult learning outcomes in corporateand post-secondary settings by applying evidence-based teaching examine how motivation influences adult learning by consideringfactors such as barriers to participation learning environments andinstructional styles. The course explores how motivation shapes decisions abouttechnology choices communication approaches the design of effective learningactivities and instructional techniques. Learners also develop practicalcommunication skills to manage challenging behaviours and maintain productivelearning environments in both workplace and academic contexts.

Activities:

• Identify design and develop appropriate learning materials for technology-mediated learning including developing new content curating available material navigation layout assessments text and visual content etc.;
• Implement the principles of Universal Design for Learning during development of materials;
• Maintain alignment of all teaching materials with the course learning outcomes;
• Ensure all materials are AODA and WCAG 2.0 compliant and follow copyright law.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the followingqualifications:

• Minimum of five years of recent experience in teaching and training;
• Holds a Masters degree (or higher) in Education; additional certification or designations in corporate training a significant asset;
• At least 5 years of cumulative post-secondary teaching experience in a related field with an emphasis on technology-enhanced teaching an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in the course content topic area;
• High technical skill using all main functions of learning management systems particularly D2L Brightspace is an asset;
• Ability to effectively design and develop content to meet curricular needs for an online asynchronous course delivery;
• Demonstrated skill and good judgment in selection of appropriate teaching materials;
• The ability to produce quality written documentation;
• Excellent research and critical thinking skills;
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and participate in consultative decision making;
• The demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines;
• The organizational skills to take a project from an initial idea through delivery working under pressure with minimal supervision.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevanteducational credentials and a proven track record of relevantwork/teaching/online course development experience. Please note that both a cover letter and a resume mustbe provided in order for your application to be considered for this position.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition remains open until filled. Competition number SP26-16.

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We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and through the treaty process share the lands on which we live learn teach and prosper today.