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What is a course developer instructor?

Course Developer Instructors are professionals who design, develop, and often teach educational courses for schools, universities, or online learning platforms. They create course content, structure learning activities, and assess educational materials to ensure they meet learning objectives. Course Developer Instructors collaborate with subject matter experts and use instructional design principles to make engaging, effective courses. Their work often involves using educational technology and staying updated with the latest teaching methodologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a course developer instructor?

To thrive as a Course Developer Instructor, you need expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and subject matter knowledge, often supported by a degree in education or a relevant field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and e-learning standards such as SCORM is typically required. Strong communication, creativity, and adaptability are essential soft skills for engaging diverse learners and responding to feedback. These competencies ensure the creation of effective, accessible, and engaging learning experiences that meet educational objectives.

What are some typical challenges faced by course developer instructors when creating online learning materials?

Course Developer Instructors often face challenges such as ensuring that content is both engaging and accessible to diverse learners, aligning materials with learning objectives and standards, and keeping up with evolving educational technologies. Balancing the need for interactivity with technical constraints and varying student needs can also be demanding. Collaboration with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and technical teams is crucial to overcome these challenges and deliver high-quality educational experiences.

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Cornell College Lecturer Position at Beihua University in Jilin, China

Mount Vernon, IA • On-site

Cornell College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Cornell College invites applications for a Lecturer to teach an intensive, two-week-long segment of one or more of the following courses:

  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Database Principles and Applications
  • Computer Communication Networks
  • College Physics 2

All courses are taught at the undergraduate level for Communication Engineering students at Beihua University in Jilin, China. Two sections of the course will be taught concurrently, and each section meets for two hours every weekday for the two-week period.  The course will be taught in English with a translator in the room to aid in communication. These courses support a partnership between Cornell College and the Communication Engineering department of Beihua University, in which Cornell College faculty and other instructors teach a total of 15 courses on the Beihua University campus. This course will be taught between September and December with flexible scheduling available. Instructors will teach for 40 hours during a two-week period per course instructed. Instructing 2 courses will result in being on campus for a 4 week period.

We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. We prefer candidates who have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline; candidates who are ABD or have Masters’ or significant professional experience will also be seriously considered.  This position requires excellent spoken English.  To ask questions contact Dr. Danielle Grimes at dgrimes@cornellcollege.edu. 

All qualified and interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses your relevant teaching and professional experience, curriculum vita, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable; official transcripts are needed prior to employment) through Cornell's online application system.

Teaching takes place in China.  People living in the following states are eligible for hire:  Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Tennessee. 

Applications will be reviewed as received and continue until the position is filled.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.

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