Sunday, February 13, 2011

Subject Matter Expert - Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Public Relations - South University

Subject Matter Expert - Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Public Relations

Institution: South University
Location: Online/Remote
Category:
  • Admin - Curriculum Design
  • Faculty - Communications - Public Relations and Advertising
Posted: 01/24/2011
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
South University
Job Posting
Subject Matter Expert - Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Public Relations

TITLE

Subject Matter Expert - Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Public Relations
*Independent Contractor (Part-time, Temporary Position)

POSITION SUMMARY

Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers personalized student attention and high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business, health professions, nursing, and pharmacy across its campuses and online.

The Subject Matter Expert is responsible for creating program documentation for South University's graduate and undergraduate programs in Public Relations. The Subject Matter Expert works closely with a team of South University Academic Affairs personnel (including the relevant College Dean) and other education experts to refine the program components to meet the needs of South University's student population within time, resource, and budget requirements.

As an expert in a wide range of Public Relations educational and professional domains, the Subject Matter Expert develops written deliverables including the catalog program description, program outcomes, course descriptions, and competitive program analysis. In addition, the Subject Matter Expert reviews content developed by the team to ensure that prescribed quality and operational objectives are obtained.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

*Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in Public Relations, Mass Communications, or Media Studies required
*Knowledge of and experience with current education trends, program design, and course design in Public Relations required
*Current teaching experience in graduate and undergraduate Public Relations courses required
*Professional work experience in Public Relations preferred
*Knowledge of online pedagogy and instructional design preferred
*Position is virtually based and must reside within the United States
*Ability to balance academic quality and integrity with business imperatives
*Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the drive to meet any and all deadlines in the program development project plan
*Technologically independent (including access to broadband Internet)
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to act effectively and work collaboratively as a member of a virtual team

CONTACT

Interested candidates should send a cover letter (which summarizes interest in the position, educational qualifications, and professional qualifications) and resume (which must include a list of academic programs developed, courses taught and/or developed, and academic research published). Candidates who move forward in the process will be asked to participate in one or more telephone interviews. Please put "Program SME for Public Relations" in the subject line of the submission e-mail.

Mr. Gerald Mulligan
Curriculum Development Project Manager
gmulligan@edmc.edu

Application Information

Contact: EDMC - Online Higher Education
Email Address: gmulligan@edmc.edu

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