Sunday, February 13, 2011

Subject Matter Expert - Undergraduate Coursework in Emergency and Disaster Management -South University

Subject Matter Expert - Undergraduate Coursework in Emergency and Disaster Management

Institution: South University
Location: Online/Remote
Category:
  • Admin - Curriculum Design
  • Faculty - Liberal Arts - Other Liberal Arts
Posted: 02/02/2011
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
South University
Job Posting
Subject Matter Expert -Undergraduate Coursework in Emergency and Disaster Management

TITLE

Subject Matter Expert -Undergraduate Coursework in Emergency and Disaster Management
*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 and/or reviewing course documentation for South University's undergraduate courses in Emergency and Disaster Management. The Subject Matter Expert works closely with a curriculum development team and other education experts to develop courses to meet the needs of South University's student population within time and resource budget requirements.

As an expert in a wide range of Emergency and Disaster Management educational and professional domains, the Subject Matter Expert develops written course deliverables. In addition, the Subject Matter Expert reviews content developed by the team to ensure that prescribed quality and operational objectives are obtained.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

*Graduate or terminal degree (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.) with a primary emphasis in Emergency and Disaster Management or a closely related field
*Knowledge of and experience with education trends in Emergency and Disaster Management
*Professional work experience in Emergency and Disaster Management preferred
*Current teaching experience in undergraduate Emergency and Disaster Management courses required
*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 "Course SME for Emergency and Disaster Management" in the subject line of the submission e-mail.

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

Application Information

Contact: South University
Email Address: gmulligan@edmc.edu

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