Adjunct Faculty - Course Development - Genetics

The School of Professional Studies is seeking an adjunct instructor to develop a Genetics online course that will be delivered in a self-paced format geared toward students preparing to enter degree programs in the health professions.  The instructor will provide subject matter expertise and real-world examples as part of the course development process and will partner with a senior course designer who has a PhD in instructional technology and who is responsible for the back-end development.

• Work with assigned course designer to develop courses into self-paced, online courses available for academic credit
• Develop courses with a module approach, creating a more detailed breakdown of lessons. Students will be required to complete the self-paced courses within 16 weeks, but can move through the material faster
• Provide guidance on the content that needs to be covered in each lesson. Review existing course content (if available) and make recommendations on what can be adapted
• Work with course designer to develop content (videos, discussion boards, quizzes, exams) as needed
• Record videos in studio on Boston or Worcester campus, or remotely following guidance
• Determine the key learning concepts that need to be assessed and the most effective and scalable assessment methods. Draft content for assessments that correspond to lessons/modules as well as cumulative assessments. Work with course designer to develop effective assessments that can scale to accommodate large numbers of students
• Evaluate publisher content for potential use, if available
• Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum
• Ensure the course meets the high quality standards of other MCPHS online and on-campus courses
• Recommend approaches for assignments and exams that ensure academic integrity and enable the course to scale in terms of enrollment,
• Identify tactics to improve the course based on feedback from its first run
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Courses will be delivered year-round and opportunities exist to teach the course once it is developed.