LUOA Pre-Algebra Content Developer

Liberty University; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Remote work option

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a part-time content writer and instructional designer to author course content as a subject-area expert, align curriculum, and design instructional strategies within project teams.

You will update project management docs daily, operate the LMS and authoring tools, and collaborate across departments while upholding LU policies and the Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Degree in education.
• 3+ years teaching experience in respective subject area.
• Experience with vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment.
• Teaching certifications in the subject area.
• Comfort with technology and ability to learn new systems.
• Detail orientation and ability to maintain accurate records in a project management system.
• Ability to improve curricular quality and excellence.
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines.
• Professional written communication and punctual in correspondences.

Responsibilities

• Authoring content in course development projects as a subject-area expert, applying current knowledge to write lesson and assessment content, and designing instructional strategies.
• Daily updating documentation in the project management system including task statuses, documenting changes, and cross-team communications.
• Operate technology including LMS, content authoring platforms, and project management software.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University professionally.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member supporting LU's Christian mission.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Communication

Team collaboration

Tech savvy

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Degree in education

Teaching certifications

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Canvas

Articulate 360

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Authoring content in course development projects as a subject-area expert, including applying a contemporary knowledge of the subject area to writing lesson and assessment content, designing instructional strategies, and ensuring vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment
• Daily updating documentation in the project management system including task statuses, documenting changes, cross-team communications in the system, and reviewing documents, tickets, and reports
• Daily operate technology including a learning management system, content authoring platforms, and project management software
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in education
• 3+ years teaching experience in respective subject area
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the respective subject area including experience with vertical and horizontal alignment
• Teaching certifications in the subject area
• Comfortability with technology and the ability to learn new systems
• Detail orientation and the ability to provide accurate and up-to-date records on tasks and projects within a project management system
• Ability to make curricular improvements toward achieving quality and excellence in the curriculum
• Flexibility and the ability work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Reliable and diligent work ethic; professional written communication; ability to be punctual in correspondences and emails; ability to work under the direction of others

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education
• 4+ years teaching experience in the subject area
• Certification specializations related to the subject area; awareness of latest educational best practices and research
• Experience and comfortability developing digital curriculum, especially Canvas, Articulate 360, or similar learning platforms
• Experience working in a project management environment

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Hours

• Able to work remotely
• Flexible work hours
• Work hours should be within 10-25 hours per week, though weekly hour may vary depending on the specific role and the amount of available work during busy/slow seasons
• This part-time position is project-based, so work agreements may be renewed in 6-month intervals or until the project has completed

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally. (Edit for duties performed outside office environment.)

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Time Type

Location

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.