Online Chemistry Course Developer

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY - SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA

Address of Job Location: 500 W University St, Shawnee, OK 74804

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Job Summary:

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.

Job Responsibilities:
• 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.

Job Requirements:
• 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.
• Please apply using the link for “Faculty Applications” on the OBU website after clicking “APPLY NOW.”

Expiration Date of Job Posting: November 30, 2026