COMP 1231: Computer Programming II — 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 COMP 1231: Computer Programming II .

 

Course Description:

This course is a continuation of COMP 1131 and provides a foundation for further studies in computing science. The objectives are to introduce object oriented programming and continue to develop a disciplined approach to the design, coding and testing of programs. In a laboratory setting, through critical thinking and investigation, students will iteratively design and build a variety of applications to reinforce learning and develop real world competency in Computer. This course is for students who plan to take further courses in Computing Science or to learn basic Object Oriented programming concepts.

 

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 framework (or blueprint) 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. TRU respects intellectual property laws and expects curriculum developers to accurately cite sources and identify material that may require copyright clearance. They will 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:

  • A PhD in computer science.
  • Considerable teaching or industrial experience in Computer Systems.
  • Recent experience teaching computer science face-to-face and/or via a distance.
  • Significant relevant work experience.
  • 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.
  • Preference is given to faculty members with a successful on-going record of teaching and scholarship.
  • Proven course development skills in a face-to-face or distance environment, including the ability to write in a clear and consistent style with grammatical accuracy, to meet deadlines, and to work in a collaborative and consultative manner.
  • Experience or education in online course development or online facilitation is an asset but not required.

 

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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