PSYC 3361: The Psychology of Language — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer - (04001.409)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks a content expert and curriculum developer to lead the revision of a course on the psychology of language. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to create engaging online learning experiences that explore the cognitive processes behind language acquisition and use. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to develop relevant assessments and learning activities, ensuring accessibility and alignment with educational standards. If you're passionate about psychology and education, and eager to contribute to a diverse academic community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology is required.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and meet deadlines.
• Experience in facilitating online instruction is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise course content for PSYC 3361: The Psychology of Language.
• Collaborate with the instructional designer and course development team.
• Create multimedia learning activities to enhance student engagement.

Skills

Psychological Research

Curriculum Development

Online Instruction

Collaborative Work

Grammatical Accuracy

Education

PhD in Psychology

Tools

Open Educational Resources (OERs)

Digital Learning Platforms

Job description

PSYC 3361: The Psychology of Language — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer - (04001.409)

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Application Restrictions

Job Type

Closing Application Date

21/5/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated completion of all project phases

28/11/2025

Project Type

New Course

DUTIES

Brief description of the project:

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of PSYC 3361: The Psychology of Language .

Course Description:

Students explore the psychological processes underlying language acquisition, comprehension, production, and use. They investigate the cognitive and neural mechanisms of language, the development of linguistic abilities, bilingualism, language disorders, and the relationship between language and thought. Students will engage with the various methods used by psycholinguists to examine how language is processed in the brain and its role in communication and social interaction.

Course Development Process:

The course developer will work under the guidance of the Instructional Designer responsible for the course development project, and in collaboration with the course development team will:

• Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions.
• Develop a detailed course planning document for the course which includes relevant learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
• Revise and/or develop content, including learning activities and authentic assessments, to ensure that they are relevant and appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
• Create multimedia or other active learning activities to ensure student engagement through experiential learning.
• Choose effective and appropriate resources, ideally digital, and prioritize low-cost and accessible options, such as Open Educational Resources (OERs), TRU’s e-Library collection and article databases, and other accessible material and media.
• Accurately cite sources and identify third-party material that may require copyright clearance as TRU respects intellectual property laws.
• Follow the guidance of the Instructional Designer on the inclusion of any AI-generated content.

TRU-OL uses a collaborative approach to course development that involves interactive planning meetings and review sessions as needed.

• Meet the deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline.
• Respond to project-related communication and meeting requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
• All team members will provide feedback that is
  • constructive and relevant, and
  • centered on course content and learning activities.
• Participate in post-development contract evaluation.

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• PhD in Psychology is required.
• Demonstration of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in appropriate academic venues.
• Recent and substantial experience in psychology.
• Demonstrated ability to write in a clear and consistent style, with grammatical accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner.
• Experience or training in facilitating online instruction is an asset.

Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, CV/resume, copies of transcripts*, and a writing sample^ via the online application system; please combine these components as one file in your attachment. Response to this notification signifies that you are willing and able to comply with the aforementioned terms and conditions of the project work.

*Copies of transcripts are not required if you are currently working, or have in the recent past worked, for TRU or TRU-Open Learning

^A writing sample could include a lesson outline, learning activity, element of evaluation, etc., or indicate the name(s) of any TRU Open Learning or BCOU courses that you have written

Pay Band

Location

CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Curriculum Services, OL

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.