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Thompson Rivers University · 8 hours ago

PSYC 4281: Psychology Capstone — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of the PSYC 4281: Psychology Capstone course. The role involves collaborating with the course development team to create and revise course content, learning activities, and assessments that align with the psychology program’s learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions

Create a case-based ethical decision-making guide for volunteers working with vulnerable populations

Develop a detailed course planning document for the course which includes relevant learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments appropriate for an online continuous entry course

Revise and/or develop content, including learning activities and authentic assessments, to ensure that they are relevant and appropriate for an online continuous entry course

Develop rubrics that explicitly map each assignment to the psychology program learning outcomes

Develop assignments that require students to reflect on how they have met TRU’s four general education themes, over the course of their entire degree (note: students do not have to demonstrate having met those themes specifically in this class)

Create multimedia or other active learning activities to ensure student engagement through experiential learning

Assessments should emphasize scholarly source evaluation, plagiarism avoidance, and APA conventions

Choose effective and appropriate resources, ideally digital, and prioritize low-cost and accessible options, such as Open Educational Resources (OERs), TRU’s e-Library collection and article databases, and other accessible material and media

Accurately cite sources and identify third-party material that may require copyright clearance as TRU respects intellectual property laws

Follow the guidance of the Instructional Designer on the inclusion of any AI-generated content

Meet the deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline

Respond to project-related communication and meeting requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours)

All team members will provide feedback that is constructive and relevant, and centered on course content and learning activities

Participate in post-development contract evaluation

Communicate in a professional and respectful way in accordance with TRU Policy Number BRD 17-0: RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION

Qualification

PhD in PsychologyRecent psychology experienceResearch engagementOnline instruction facilitationClear writing styleDeadline managementCollaborative work

Required

PhD in Psychology is required

Demonstration of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in appropriate academic venues

Recent and substantial experience in psychology

Demonstrated ability to write in a clear and consistent style, with grammatical accuracy

Ability to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner