Course Design Assistant

Oakland University

Rochester (MI)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Oakland University seeks a Pedagogical Partners Coordinator within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) to develop self-paced online modules for university professors, using Moodle and eSpace, with H5P integration for interactive components. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and SMEs to design accessible, effective online learning experiences.

The position is part-time, casual, 19 hours or fewer per week, primarily on campus during regular business hours.

Qualifications

Foundational experience in developing self-paced online modules or courses.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (such as Moodle) and interactive content creation tools (such as H5P).
Ability to evaluate digital materials for accessibility and apply digital accessibility standards.
Strong written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to synthesize information into structured documents, guides, and templates.
Ability to collaborate professionally with faculty and subject matter experts to gather and refine information.

Responsibilities

Develop self-paced online modules for university professors using Learning Management Systems (eSpace, Moodle).
Design and integrate interactive online learning components utilizing H5P. Adapt live workshop presentations, recordings, and materials for an online audience.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to guide academic content and teaching frameworks.
Create course build processes, starter documents, and templates to assist future course development and future interns.
Apply digital accessibility standards to course content, websites, documents, and videos using tools like Panorama.

Skills

Self-paced online modules development

Collaborating with faculty/SMEs

Structured documentation writing

Education

Instructional design basics or certificate

Tools

Moodle

eSpace

H5P

Panorama accessibility tool

Job description

Department 2163 - Center for Excellence in Teaching/Learning

Position Number

Position Number E12177

Requisition No.

Requisition No. TC06499

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate $20/hour

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this casual position. This is a general ongoing posting for an educational development coordinator with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning,

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

This is a general ongoing posting for a pedagogical partners coordinator with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. This is a part-time, casual position working 19 hours or less per week, most hours on campus during regular business hours.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 15

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 09/07/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Foundational experience in developing self-paced online modules or courses.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (such as Moodle) and interactive content creation tools (such as H5P).
Ability to evaluate digital materials for accessibility and apply digital accessibility standards.
Strong written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to synthesize information into structured documents, guides, and templates.
Ability to collaborate professionally with faculty and subject matter experts to gather and refine information.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience interning or working within a university teaching and learning center.

Experience editing videos (using software such as Camtasia). Experience properly and transparently utilizing generative AI tools to brainstorm and draft professional resources.

Position Purpose

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning ( CETL ) is seeking a motivated and innovative individual to assist our team in building engaging, self-paced online learning opportunities for educational development programs. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with foundational experience in instructional design who will help develop online modules, create organizational templates, and support digital accessibility efforts. This position is essential in contributing to the center’s mission of fostering inclusive and effective teaching practices.

Job Duties

Develop self-paced online modules for university professors using Learning Management Systems (eSpace, Moodle).
Design and integrate interactive online learning components utilizing H5P. Adapt live workshop presentations, recordings, and materials for an online audience.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to guide academic content and teaching frameworks.
Create course build processes, starter documents, and templates to assist future course development and future interns.
Apply digital accessibility standards to course content, websites, documents, and videos using tools like Panorama.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/28/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

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