Part-Time Curriculum Development, Agri-Business Management

• Closing Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
• Requisition #: 23-952
• Job Title: Part-time Curriculum Development, Agri-Business Management
• Description:
• Department: School of Workforce Development
• Posting Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
• Campus: Remote
• Vacancy Type: Academic - Part-time

Academic Part-time Position
Education
The School of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning is currently seeking a qualified professional as Part-time Curriculum Developer to design the following courses for their new Agri-Business Management program

• Capstone
• Agri-Food Industry Trends
• Employee Relations

The successful applicants will work in collaboration with a development team to create curriculum and training, including evaluations, and carry out administrative duties related to curriculum development. No prior curriculum development experience is required as Conestoga provides support and training.
Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. Remote curriculum development options available.
Responsibilities

• Attend training and relevant meetings as required
• Develop all curriculum content, such as PowerPoint slides, detailed assessments, rubrics, teaching materials and activities and weekly lesson structures
• Collaborate and build relations with other Curriculum Developers, the program team and supporting department services
• Review and source course resources such as textbooks, etc.
• Develop course outlines for courses, including course topics and outcomes, accreditation and program outcomes alignment and evaluation matrix

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, or related field
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience developing online or hybrid courses preferred
• Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels including international students and students requiring accommodation is an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections is considered an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team

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Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
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