[Remote] PDL Program Management and Course Developer and Instructor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Minnesota is a large public research university committed to empowering lifelong learners. The Adjunct Teaching Specialist will develop and teach courses in Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs, focusing on course development, live instruction, and learner support.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, succinct, and measurable outcomes for the course
• Identify, sequence, and structure the topics the course will address in each module
• Develop learning activities and course media that support the course learning outcomes
• Develop learning assessments that allow learners to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes
• Collaborate with an instructional designer, program manager, and other university staff throughout the course development process
• Follow the requirements for course development laid out in the course development handbook
• Record and post introduction video
• Send course introduction email
• Verify dates and contents of course site are correct. Make any needed updates and corrections
• Open the course and modules
• Prepare for weekly Zoom sessions following a structure provided by the pre-designed curriculum
• Facilitate weekly zoom sessions as scheduled by the department and following the expectations in the instructor handbook
• Evaluate submitted work to determine if each learner has achieved the course learning objectives
• Provide feedback to learners to help them develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to achieve the course learning outcomes
• Submit final grades
• Respond to learner questions about course content and logistics by email or other communication means within the learning management system
• Meet with learners by Zoom as needed and at mutually agreed upon times to provide assistance in understanding course content and activities

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Four years of work experience related to the subject matter
• A demonstrated commitment, knowledge, and skills to promote and enhance an inclusive climate that is supportive of diversity in a professional setting
• Deep knowledge of the course subject matter
• Ability to explain concepts in ways that help others learn
• Ability to provide feedback that both encourages and helps learners develop
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Master's degree and at least six or more years of work experience related to the subject matter
• Experience teaching adult learners in both live and asynchronous contexts
• Experience developing and/or teaching topics related to the subject matter
• Ability to evaluate assessments (e.g. course projects) to determine if they demonstrate achievement of course learning outcomes

Benefits

• Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

Company Overview

• University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields. It was founded in 1851, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://twin-cities.umn.edu.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• University of Minnesota has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 298 in 2025, 240 in 2024, 289 in 2023, 215 in 2022, 201 in 2021, 185 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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