Online Course Developers & Instructors BS Wildlife Care & Rehab. and Certificate Aquatic Animal...

Husson University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Husson University in Bangor, ME seeks dynamic adjunct faculty to develop online courses for a bachelor's degree in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation and an undergraduate certificate in Aquatic Animal Care. Online course developers are content experts who deliver an elite educational experience and work closely with instructional designers and leadership.

Candidates should have a terminal degree, online course design and higher education teaching experience, and a commitment to engaging online

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the discipline or related field (doctoral degree preferred).
• Experience designing and teaching online courses in higher education (preferred).
• Experience working in wildlife care and rehabilitation or aquatic animal care (preferred).
• Effective communication skills to convey subject matter clearly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to providing innovative and engaging online education.

Responsibilities

• Develop online courses for a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation and an undergraduate certificate in Aquatic Animal Care.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and leadership to define expectations throughout the course build process.

Skills

Online course design

Instruction in higher education

Wildlife care experience

Aquatic animal care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Engaging online education

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Husson University in Bangor, ME, has been transforming students’ lives for over 100 years by inspiring and preparing them for professional careers in current and emerging fields through an education grounded in the sciences and humanities. Thousands of students have benefited from this transformative power of education, and we are committed to strategic decisions that ensure this impact continues well into the future.

Husson University seeks to attract world-class adjunct faculty to enrich the educational experience of our professionally motivated students. We are committed to building a diverse faculty, part-time and full-time, who excel in teaching and thrive in a multicultural environment. Candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence through teaching, scholarship, and professional experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Example of Duties

Husson University is seeking dynamic individuals to develop online courses for a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation and an undergraduate certificate in Aquatic Animal Care. Online course developers and instructors are content experts who focus on providing an elite educational experience for learners to improve their skill level and knowledge. Course developers work closely with instructional designers and leadership to define expectations throughout the course build process.

Candidates with demonstrated expertise and professional experience in the following course topics are encouraged to apply:

• Aquatic Animal Care
• Aquatic Animal Habitats
• Introduction to Wildlife Care and Management
• Human Dimensions of Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation
• Designing Captive Wildlife Experiences
• Wildlife Rescue, Transport, and Triage
• Research Design for Animal Studies
• North American Wildlife

Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree in the discipline or a related field (doctoral degree preferred)
• Prior experience in online course design and instruction in higher education (preferred)
• Previous experience working in wildlife care and rehabilitation or aquatic animal care (preferred)
• Effective communication skills to convey subject matter clearly
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to providing innovative and engaging online education

Supplemental Information

• Undergraduate Courses:
  • Master’s Prepared: Up to $933.33 per credit hour*
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
• Graduate Courses:
  • Master’s Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,100.00 per credit hour*
• *Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.
• Lab Sections (Undergraduate):
  • Master’s Prepared: $1,150.00 per credit hour
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,250.00 per credit hour
• Online Course Development: Proposal or development fees range from $1,500.00 to $5,000.00, depending upon the complexity of the assignment.

Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer