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Subject Matter Expert for NTIA-CMC Grant (various disciplines)


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Subject Matter Expert for NTIA-CMC Grant (various disciplines)

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Job Type
Contract

Position Summary

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration ( NTIA ) – Connecting Minority Communities ( CMC ) Grant is awarded to eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and consortia in anchor communities for broadband Internet access service, eligible equipment, or to hire and train information technology personnel.

The NTIA - CMC Technology Connected Communities ( TCC ) Project, that uses digital technology to deliver culturally responsive curriculum to underserved populations in Northern New Mexico. The curriculum is grounded in Acequia and Land Grant Education ( ALGE ), a topic that infuses the New Mexico heritage of Native, Indigenous, Hispanic and also Anglo populations and will be delivered using stackable micro-credentials in an open educational resource ( OER ) model using a MOOC platform. As the NTIA - CMC project will be heavily bounded by Northern New Mexico culture, versatile design strategies are important.
The Subject Matter Expert will be responsible for working collaboratively with the Project Director, Instructional Designers, and Media Arts Content Developers to develop, write and revise high-quality online, instructional materials in English or Spanish for courses related to acequia and land grant education for a range of New Mexico learners and communities. Courses will be delivered through an online platform (e.g. online, blended, synchronous, asynchronous, interactive web applications and technologies).

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope:
“Course” is equivalent to post-secondary 3 credit hours;
“Modules” cover some, but not all of a 3 credit hour course and are smaller in scope.

Responsibilities Include:
· Creating engaging original instructional materials and content for online learning that align with learning objectives, including
o Course outline
o Instructional Activities (for example, text-based lectures, videos, online interactives, interviews)
o Discussion Forums
o Audio scripts
o Formative Assessments (self-checks)
o Summative Assessments (for example, quizzes, projects, exams, simulations, case studies, presentations/research papers/reflection papers, ePortfolios, etc.)
· Sourcing credible and high-quality resources from the internet to complement original instructional materials (for example, videos, podcasts, simulations, websites, etc.)
· Delivering content using appropriate templates
· Delivering content to deadlines
· Delivering content that aligns with New Mexico K-12 standards
· Delivering content that aligns with New Mexico higher education standards
· Participating in regular meetings with program director, instructional designers, and content developers
· Being an available resource throughout the course development process.
· Participating in course revisions
Timelines:
· Subject Matter Expert will complete work (i.e content, material submissions, project meetings and revisions) according to the timeline stated in the contract.

Minimum Job Requirements

Higher Education Credit bearing courses (dual credit and/or semester long)

Subject matter expertise at the Secondary (high school) or Higher Ed (college) level in one or several of the following areas:
– Acequia and Land Grant Education ( ALGE )
– Indigenous Knowledges
– Science (Physics, Biology, etc.)
– Mathematics
– Computer Science
– Psychology
– Criminal Justice or Social Work
– Social Studies
– English or Literature
– Culture, Arts
– Communication
– Business (bookkeeping, small business, non-profit, etc.)
– Early Childhood Education
– Special and Exceptional Child Education
– Counseling (family, young adult)

18 graduate credit hours in the discipline/expertise
All subject experts are subject to approval by the relevant NMHU department chair

Community Education Non-Credit modules
Subject matter expertise in one or several of the following areas:
– Acequia and Land Grant Education ( ALGE )
– Indigenous Knowledges
– Science (Physics, Biology, etc.)
– Mathematics
– Computer Science
– Psychology
– Criminal Justice or Social Work
– Social Studies
– English or Literature
– Culture, Arts Communication
– Business (bookkeeping, small business, non-profit, etc.)
– Early Childhood Education
– Special and Exceptional Child Education
– Counseling (family, young adult) ·

On-the-job expertise acceptable. ·
Graduate credit hours in the discipline/expertise preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with students in an educational setting.
  • Experience working with middle school or high school students in an educational setting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team.
Special Conditions for Eligibility

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expertise in a discipline listed above. Subject Matter Experts will work with a team of Instructional Designers, Media Arts Content Developers and cultural/linguistic experts to create innovative content for online/hybrid courses/modules. Prior experience with online learning modes is not required.

Physical Demands

· Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

Work from home/remote

Pay Rate
$1500 per 3 credit hour course

Work Location/Campus Center
Remote

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu

Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity:
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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AS725P

Open Date
04/24/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/8310
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you a current employee of the university?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other
  3. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  4. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-3
    • 3-5
    • 5-7
    • 7+
  5. Do you have experience in teaching through a variety of modalities including face-to-face, interactive television, and both synchronous and asynchronous online instruction?
    • Face-to-face
    • Interactive television
    • Synchronous online
    • Asynchronous online
  6. Do you have experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Desire2Learn, Schoology?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. If you have no experience with traditional asynchronous, on-line teaching, are you willing to obtain training?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
  2. Letter(s) of Recommendation


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