Course Developer - Term Lecturer

MGH Institute of Health Professions   Charlestown, MA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Seeking Course Developer/Term Lecturer for Online GENETICS Course

Summary: The Online Perquisite Program is currently seeking a Course Developer for a Genetics course in an online, asynchronous environment. Genetics will be a new offering within our Online Prerequisite Program and we aim for the course to be offered in the Spring 2025 semester.

The course will be 3-credits and run through a Learning Management System. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in standard curriculum for college-level Genetics. Our program focuses on preparing students for healthcare professions. Healthcare experience and/or the ability to relate genetics concepts to the health professions is highly desirable. The ideal candidate should be dedicated to student engagement and a high-touch experience for students through remote learning.

Program Values: 

Scholarship & Competence   

We value the ongoing pursuit of excellence in clinical skills and knowledge, lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptation through contemporary and dynamic learning experiences.     

  

Collaboration & Community    

We value open communication, engagement, collegiality, mutual support, and fostering the interpersonal skills which enhance our learning communities and are essential to healthcare professionals.     

  

Integrity & Accountability      

We value maintaining honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our program. Members of our program employ self-determination to accept responsibility, ask for help, and respond to offers of help.   

  

Respect & Dignity    

We value our individual differences, embrace diversity in all its forms, and share responsibility for accessibility, inclusion, and ensuring the well-being of all members of our learning community.     

Responsibilities for course development include:
  1. Work with program director, team lead, and instructional design team.
  2. Development of course syllabi including course description, objectives, policies, grading practices, and content planner.
  3. Identification of course textbook and/or learning resources.
  4. Development of course materials including instructional items, assignments, and assessments.
Responsibilities for course instruction include:
  1. Regular communication with students through LMS discussion boards, email, and live video sessions
  2. Grading/feedback of student assignments
  3. Regular updates to course material, with a focus on foundational and clinically applicable aspects of Genetics
  4. Collaboration with institute resources (Instructional Design Services and Office for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) to ensure online content maximizes learner engagement and reflects the values of IHP

Qualifications :

Qualifications Required:
  • Degree in genetics or related field,
  • Teaching experience (2-3 years),
  • Experience teaching online,
  • Background in LMS learning systems (preferably D2L),
  • Communication skills
Pay:
  • Anticipated pay is $2300/credit. We reserve the right to cancel the course or adjust compensation based on enrollment.
Any questions about the position or process can be directed to Program Director, Kim Mace at kmace@mghihp.edu

About MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Charlestown , MA