PSYC 4281: Psychology Capstone — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer - (04001.408)

PSYC 4281: Psychology Capstone — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer - (04001.408)

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of PSYC 4281: Psychology Capstone.

Course Description:

Students integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their degree by completing a capstone project focused on a specific area of interest within the field of psychology. This project should align with their professional development goals and provide tangible benefit to the community or society at large. Throughout the process, students showcase how they meet the psychology program’s learning outcomes and reflect on their growth in relation to TRU’s general education themes of Connection, Engagement, Exploration, and Local-to-Global. Through faculty and/or community engagement, students incorporate feedback to refine their work and strengthen their ability to apply psychological knowledge and skills to real-world situations and societal needs.

Course Development Process:

• 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.

Selection 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.
• 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

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.