Mini Course Developer - ALLIED Hub

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous vacation and paid time off

Free tuition for staff and dependents

Job summary

A major educational institution is looking for a Mini-Course Developer to design and develop high-quality asynchronous professional learning courses for diverse stakeholders. This role involves collaborating with leadership, aligning content with research, and creating instructional materials. Required qualifications include a terminal degree in education and experience in curriculum design and K-12 education. The position allows for flexible working as it is remote.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education or related field required.
• Experience in curriculum or professional development design.
• Familiarity with asynchronous learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design a high-quality asynchronous professional learning course.
• Develop a 4-6 hour course organized into modules.
• Align content with research and evidence-based practices.
• Create instructional materials and recorded micro-lectures.

Skills

Curriculum design

Professional development

Asynchronous learning

K-12 education

Expertise in literacy

Strong communication skills

Education

Terminal degree or advanced graduate degree in education

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs . Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values .

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‑class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‑winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‑certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Apply now Job no: 506302
Work type: Part‑Time
Location: Remote
Categories: Drexel University, School of Education

Job Overview

The Mini‑Course Developer will collaborate with ALLIED Hub (Advocacy, Leadership, Learning, Implementation & Education Policy) leadership to translate research‑aligned content into high‑quality, accessible, and practice‑focused learning experiences for one of the following ALLIED Hub stakeholders: administrators, teachers, parents, school volunteers, advocates, paraprofessionals, or community stakeholders. This position will design and develop a 4‑6 hour asynchronous professional learning course to be hosted on the ALLIED Hub platform.

Essential Functions

• Collaborating with ALLIED Hub leadership to design and deliver a high‑quality asynchronous professional learning course that reflects the Hub’s priorities and supports the successful development and launch of the course within established timelines;
• Designing and developing a 4–6 hour asynchronous mini‑course organized into clearly sequenced modules;
• Aligning course content with current research, evidence‑based practices, and ALLIED Hub priorities;
• Developing module outlines, learning objectives, and key takeaways for each section;
• Creating instructional materials such as slide decks, readings, tools, templates, or job‑embedded resources;
• Developing short video scripts or recorded micro‑lectures, as appropriate to the course scope;
• Ensuring content is accessible, user‑friendly, and applicable to real‑world settings;
• Collaborating with ALLIED Hub leadership to ensure alignment with Drexel standards, branding, and quality expectations;
• Revising materials based on feedback prior to course publication;
• Delivering all final materials by agreed‑upon deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree or advanced graduate degree in education or a related field;
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum or professional development design, higher education, adult learning, or K–12 leadership;
• Experience designing content for asynchronous or online learning environments;
• Experience working in a K‑12 school setting;
• Expertise in literacy;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location

Remote

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV along with a letter of interest. Please make sure you upload your CV and cover letter when submitting your application.

Advertised

Jan 28 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close

Jan 27 2027 Eastern Standard Time