Online Chemistry Course Developer - Oklahoma Baptist University

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose: The Office of Online Undergraduate Education invites applications for a course developer who can develop Chemistry courses at the undergraduate level in an 8-week, online format. Courses to be developed include one or more of the following courses: CHEM 1105-General Chemistry I and CHEM 1115-General Chemistry II. Course descriptions may be found in the university’s catalog.

Essential Functions:

· Curriculum Design: Develop course objectives, learning outcomes, and lesson plans that align with the subject matter and target audience.

· Content Creation: Create engaging multimedia content including videos, presentations, quizzes, assignments, readings, and interactive elements.

· Instructional Design: Apply pedagogical principles to design effective learning experiences, ensuring content is structured in a logical and sequential manner.

· Technology Integration: Utilize learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools, and multimedia software to deliver content effectively online.

· Assessment Development: Design formative and summative assessments to measure student learning and provide feedback for improvement.

· Accessibility Compliance: Ensure course materials meet accessibility standards, making them usable for all learners, including those with disabilities.

· Multimedia Production: Record and edit video/audio content, create graphics, and design visually appealing materials to enhance learning.

· Quality Assurance: Review course materials for accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness, and continuously improve content based on feedback and evaluation.

· Collaboration and Communication: Work with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists to develop and refine course content.

· Project Management: Coordinate timelines, resources, and stakeholders to ensure the timely development and delivery of online courses.

· User Experience (UX) Design: Design intuitive interfaces and navigation pathways to optimize the online learning experience for students.

· Community Building: Foster a sense of community and engagement among online learners through discussion forums, group activities, and collaborative projects.

Required Qualifications:

· Ability to develop courses in sport management online.

· Strong communication skills.

Education:

· A terminal degree (D.B.A. or Ph.D.) in a science-related field is strongly preferred; minimum requirements include a Master’s degree with eighteen (15) graduate hours in science.

Experience

· Preferred: Successful course development and teaching experience at the university level and industry experience.

Equipment:

· Be proficient in office technology, office software (including various Microsoft tools), and Learning Management Software (OBU currently uses Canvas as its LMS).

Physical Requirements:

· Sufficient mobility and physical stamina to teach online courses.

Special Requirements:

· Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.

*Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.