Economics and Accounting Course Developer - Oklahoma Baptist University

Christian Career; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University is seeking an Economics and Accounting Course Developer to create online undergraduate courses in an 8-week format. Responsibilities include curriculum design, multimedia content creation, and assessment development to ensure engaging, accessible online learning.

Qualifications emphasize a terminal degree in sport management (preferred) or a Masters with 18 graduate hours in sport management, and proficiency with office tools and Canvas LMS.

Qualifications

• Experience designing online courses in higher education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Terminal degree in sport management preferred; Masters with 18 grad hours required.

Responsibilities

• Design course objectives, outcomes, and lesson plans.
• Create multimedia content, quizzes, assignments, readings, and interactive elements.
• Apply instructional design principles for effective online learning.
• Utilize LMS and multimedia tools to deliver content online.
• Develop assessments and provide feedback for improvement.
• Ensure accessibility of all course materials.
• Collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists.
• Coordinate timelines and resources to deliver courses on schedule.

Skills

Course design

Communication skills

Education

PhD in sport management

Masters in sport management

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Economics and Accounting Course Developer - Oklahoma Baptist University

Purpose: The Dickinson School of Business invites applications for a course developer who can develop accounting and/or ECON courses at the undergraduate level in an 8-week, online format. Courses to be developed include one or more of the following courses: ACCT 2013 Principles of Accounting I, ACCT 2023 Principles of Accounting II, ECON 2013 Principes of Economics: Macro, and ECON 2023 Principles of Economics: Micro.

Essential Functions:

• Curriculum Design: Develop course objectives, learning outcomes, and lesson plans that align with the subject matter and target audience.
• Content Creation: Create engaging multimedia content including videos, presentations, quizzes, assignments, readings, and interactive elements.
• Instructional Design: Apply pedagogical principles to design effective learning experiences, ensuring content is structured in a logical and sequential manner.
• Technology Integration: Utilize learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools, and multimedia software to deliver content effectively online.
• Assessment Development: Design formative and summative assessments to measure student learning and provide feedback for improvement.
• Accessibility Compliance: Ensure course materials meet accessibility standards, making them usable for all learners, including those with disabilities.
• Multimedia Production: Record and edit video/audio content, create graphics, and design visually appealing materials to enhance learning.
• Quality Assurance: Review course materials for accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness, and continuously improve content based on feedback and evaluation.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists to develop and refine course content.
• Project Management: Coordinate timelines, resources, and stakeholders to ensure the timely development and delivery of online courses.
• User Experience (UX) Design: Design intuitive interfaces and navigation pathways to optimize the online learning experience for students.
• Community Building: Foster a sense of community and engagement among online learners through discussion forums, group activities, and collaborative projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to develop courses in sport management online.
• Strong communication skills.

Education:

• A terminal degree (D.B.A. or Ph.D.) in a sport management related field is strongly preferred; minimum requirements include a Masters degree with eighteen (15) graduate hours in sport management.

Equipment:

• Be proficient in office technology, office software (including various Microsoft tools), and Learning Management Software (OBU currently uses Canvas as its LMS).

Special Requirements:

• Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University and the Paul Dickinson School of Business.
• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.

*Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.