PDL Program Management and Course Developer and Instructor Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

About the Job

The Adjunct Teaching Specialist is a temporary (per course), part-time, non-tenured position for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. The Program Management Adjunct Teaching Specialist will be responsible for developing and teaching one or more of the following course topics:

Data and Evaluation for Program Management (First course starting June 2026)
Financial Stewardship and Resource Management (First course starting August 2026)
Program Leadership (First course starting October 2026)

The Adjunct Teaching Specialist will collaborate with an instructional designer and program manager to develop 6-week non-credit course(s) during the first approximately six months of the position. Course development typically takes 6 months, with the first course offering taking place shortly after development ends.

After developing the course, the Adjunct Teaching Specialist will teach the course using the developed curriculum. The course is fully online and uses a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods. Live instruction is done through a weekly Zoom session. Asynchronous instruction is done through the university's learning management system, Canvas.

Each course will last 6 weeks. During the instructional phase of this position, the Adjunct Teaching Specialist is expected to be engaged and available for a total of 11 weeks, including the 2 weeks prior to the course start date and 3 weeks after the course end date.

Major Responsibilities Course Development (60%)

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.

Section Prep (5%)

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.

Live Instruction (10%)

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.

Learning Assessment and Feedback (20%)

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.

Support Learners (5%)

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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 knowledge, skills, and abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the Department

In CCAPS you'll find a flexible, hybrid work environment and supportive colleagues who are committed to empowering lifelong learners to achieve their educational goals in a learner-centric environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds, and identities are embraced.

CCAPS has a large and diverse portfolio of program offerings, including bachelor's and master's degrees, professional development offerings for practitioners, pre-college programs for high school students, English language programs, and lifelong learning for personal enrichment. Across all the work done in and by CCAPS, we strive daily to live our core values of Access, Learning, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: Compensation is paid on a per course basis. For development, the Adjunct Teaching Specialist will be paid $5,400 per course. For instruction, the Adjunct Teaching Specialist will be paid $2,162 per course.

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