About the role
Job Description:
1. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
Position Name: Course Writer, Adjunct Faculty
Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt, Non-bargaining
FTE: Variable
Work Hours: Variable
Department/Division: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Supervisor: Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
2. POSITION SUMMARY
To facilitate the development of a new Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the University of Western States (UWS) is seeking adjunct faculty members to create course content and serve as instructors in the program. While most course writers will also teach the course (if interested), we are open to PT content experts providing only course creation.
Courses planned for development include (but not limited to):
- Applied Physiology
- Foundational Skills
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Skills LaboratoryCompensation:
- Course writing: $1230 per credit
- Course delivery: per credit, to be determined3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Create course content and resources including lectures, presentations, assignments, learning activities, assessments, and other elements specified. 75% (initial course creation)
- Work closely with the program director to ensure that all course materials meet program standards for quality and rigor.
- Work with instructional design staff to ensure that all course materials are consistent with best practices and are compatible with the UWS learning management system (LMS).
- Work with the program director to ensure that all course materials and assessments align with course student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and accreditation standards assigned to the course.