eLearning Content Updater - Social Sciences

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live.  We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills.  Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications.  Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative.  No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Obtain and maintain an understanding of the FALCONS Online Teaching model.
2. Meet the requirements of the Online Course Design Training.
3. Complete the following pre-build tasks for each course update or build assigned:
   1. Acquire the newly listed course textbook and other required materials from the publisher.
   2. Review the acquired course resources to gain familiarity with course content.
   3. Review the associated course description and course objectives.
4. Coordinate with the Instructional Technologist to review course building requirements, and the process for completing the required documentation forms below:
   1. Online Syllabus - A document supplying future instructors of the course with a master online syllabus for the associated course.
   2. Online Engagement Matrix – A document outlining the course materials and engagement contained within the associated course.
   3. SLO Guidance Form - A form that links graded learning activities in the course to the associated learning objectives.
   4. eCD Checklist – A form confirming that all updating requirements have been met.
5. Edit Content on Canvas LMS – This includes elements like the Introduction, Lesson, discussion questions, assessments, rubrics, and summary and looking ahead sections.
6. Attend 6-10 virtual Teams meetings (over the course of each 8 or 16-week project) with the Instructional Technologist to collaborate and provide status updates.
7. Incorporate feedback provided by eLearning and the division chair (if applicable) during the update or build process.
8. Utilize reputable sources, submit high-quality originally created content, and ensure appropriate citations and usage rights for copyrighted content.
9. Respond to all email communications from relevant parties within 24 hours during the project build period.
10. Other instructional design tasks, as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Strong writing and communication skills.
2. Effective time management skills and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
3. Understanding of basic educational pedagogy, regarding lesson structure and assessment creation.
4. Timely and responsive via electronic communication to inquiries and feedback.

EDUCATION:

•  Master's degree required.
• At least 18 credits earned within Social Sciences or Human Services.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-2 years online teaching experience.
• Education background preferred.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, March 20, 2025.  No phone calls, please.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9d114fa5-887f-4687-9b71-ee538589a4bb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=548323&lang=en_US&source=CC2

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.