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Posting Number:
2021791F

Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty - Learning Design and Technology

Position Type:
Faculty

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
part-time/12-months

Department:
576-Dean, Professional Studies

Position Summary:
The College of Professional Studies ( CPS ) invites qualified individuals to apply for an Adjunct Faculty position to develop and teach a course in a fully online certificate program in Learning Design and Technology launching in Summer 2021. We are specifically seeking someone with expertise aligned with a course on Assessment and Evaluation of online course design. The ideal candidate will have experience with enterprise learning solutions in a variety of different professional settings. They will bring knowledge and skills related to various evaluation models, principles, and practices used to determine if an online course is effectively meeting its stated learning goals. They will collaborate with other faculty as needed to align course and program learning objectives and outcomes. The Assessment and Evaluation course will be offered for the first time January 2022.

The College of Professional Studies will accept applications throughout the year. If a teaching vacancy arises, we will consider the submitted applications.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop learning goals and objectives
• Select readings and other course materials
• Record videos
• Develop assessments including quizzes, exams, discussion board posts, writing assignments and projects
• Create detailed course development document that the learning experience designer can use to build the course in the LMS
• Create syllabus
• Create facilitator guide for future instructors with sample activities
• Participate in regular meetings with CPS staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field.
• Experience developing and teaching online courses.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and theories.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific knowledge of Blackboard, Canvas, and instructional design tools as well as web conferencing platforms.
• Experience recording video and/or audio content for online courses

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:
Applications must include:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Summary of Teaching Evaluations
• Statement of Contribution to Mission
• Contact information for 3 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation following the completion of an interview.
• Transcripts will be required of all finalists for this position.

Posting Date:
04/08/2021

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:
Competitive.

Salary Band:

Job Classification:
faculty