Company: Midland University
Job description: Midland University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design and teach EDD 809: Human Resources Management in our innovative Doctor of Education (EdD) program in Leadership and Innovation. The vision of the EdD in Leadership and Innovation program is to promote a future where professionals from various fields lead positive systemic change efforts that result in high-performing, innovative, and inclusive environments. The mission of the EdD program is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to thrive as scholar-practitioners and leaders within their professional fields. Our approach to education is interdisciplinary, and Midland believes that different backgrounds and knowledge bases contribute to well-rounded and diverse ways of thinking and leading. We value reflection, innovation, and inquiry to examine complex problems and to effectively develop solutions to promote positive and sustainable change.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Graduate and Doctoral Programs, the SME will be responsible for developing and teaching EDD 809: Human Resources Management. This position is critical for providing a quality education for students and ensuring their persistence toward the completion of their degree plans. Responsibilities include the following:
Develop EDD 809: Human Resources Management
- Adhere to the mission, program learning outcomes, and course learning outcomes for which the course is being designed.
- Follow the agreed upon development schedule and ensure that development materials are sent appropriately to the department's Dean, Program Director, and Instructional Designer, according to the development timeframe.
- Meet as scheduled with the department Dean, the Program Director, and Midland's Instructional Designer during the course development and program review processes.
- Develop appropriate learning assessments and rubrics for the course.
- Select resources to support course learning outcomes, which may include resources available through the Luther Library, credible resources available publicly (with appropriate usage rights), and/or a textbook.
- Provide individualized student feedback on assignments and activities.
- Convey command of and enthusiasm for course content by providing insight and sharing expertise with the class throughout the course (e.g., via discussions, announcements, and student feedback).
- Use grading rubrics to provide detailed feedback on student assignments based upon the assignment criteria.
- Broaden and deepen students' understanding of the course material by posting prompts and responses in the course discussions.
- Communicate with doctoral students on a regular basis via a "welcome" email; weekly announcements and emails; in discussions; and via student feedback on assignments and activities.
- Create a welcoming and collaborative online learning environment that is professional, positive, and respectful.
- Respond to communications received by the Program Director and/or Dean and students within 24 hours during the business week.
- Grade students' assignments within 72 hours of the due date (including students who have "incompletes").
- Respond promptly to the Registrar's requests, including submitting midterm and final grades by the deadline established by the Registrar.
- New hires must complete orientation, professional development sessions, and any school-specific activities.
- Follow Midland's Online Expectations guidance (provided for review with contract)
- Attend meetings as agreed upon with your Dean or Program Director. If you cannot attend, please let your Dean or Program Director know in advance and arrange for a way to obtain the information covered in the meeting.
- Encourage students to complete course evaluations once made available through the registrar's office.
- Provide assessment data as required by your department.
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field from an accredited university
- Experience with curriculum development - preferably at a doctoral level.
- Three to five years of professional or research experience within professional field
- Advanced knowledge, experience, and/or research related to Human Resources Management
- Experience teaching in an EdD program or PhD program
- Prior doctoral-level course and/or program development experience
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- A passion for learning, teaching, and leading
- A strong understanding of doctoral-level academic writing and research
- Experienced with applied and action research
- Minimum two years of experience teaching online courses
- Direct experience teaching EdD courses in programs that are a part of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)
- Familiarity with Improvement Science as a methodology
- A commitment to equity and social justice
- Familiarity with APA 7th edition
- Prior experience working with diverse populations in academic and professional settings
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and an ability to interact effectively and work productively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups
- Access to campus events, including sporting events and theatrical performances
Interested applicants should submit their application along with the following documents: * Cover letter/Letter of Interest describing your area(s) of expertise
- Resume/CV
- Transcript of Doctoral studies (unofficial transcripts acceptable until offered the position)
- Complete contact information of at least three references
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