PSYC 2101: Analysis of Psychological Data — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer

3 weeks ago

Kamloops, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
DUTIES

Brief description of the project:

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of PSYC 2101: Analysis of Psychological Data .

 

Course Description:

Students apply critical thinking skills as they develop a conceptual and practical understanding of a variety of data analysis methods commonly used in psychological research. Students learn the underlying rationale for the major statistical methods and evaluate various experimental designs to ensure appropriate application of a given statistical test to a particular dataset. Students practice articulating and applying a variety of statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, correlation, t-tests, chi-square, and ANOVA, in order to derive meaning from diverse datasets. Students practice using critical thinking skills to assess the validity of a variety of statistical claims they are likely to encounter in their everyday lives.

 

Course Development Process:

The course developer will work under the guidance of the Instructional Designer responsible for the course development project, and in collaboration with the course development team will:

  • Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions.
  • 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.
  • Create multimedia or other active learning activities to ensure student engagement through experiential learning.
  • 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.

 

TRU-OL uses a collaborative approach to course development that involves interactive planning meetings and review sessions as needed. 

 

Expectations:

  • 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 ()  
QUALIFICATIONS

Criteria for assignment of work:

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Relevant education and professional credentials in psychology (PhD required).
  • Demonstration of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in appropriate academic venues.
  • Proven scholarly teaching and course development skills in a face-to-face or distance environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to write in a clear and consistent style with grammatical accuracy.
  • The ability to meet deadlines.
  • The ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner.
  • Experience or education in online course development or online facilitation is an asset.

 

Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, CV/resume, copies of transcripts*, and a writing sample^ via the online application system; please combine these components as one file in your attachment.  Response to this notification signifies that you are willing and able to comply with the aforementioned terms and conditions of the project work.

  *Copies of transcripts are not required if you are currently working, or have in the recent past worked, for TRU or TRU-Open Learning

  ^A writing sample could include a lesson outline, learning activity, element of evaluation, etc., or indicate the name(s) of any TRU Open Learning or BCOU courses that you have written

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