June 13th: work opportunities
Two GRA positions: 1 Science One Program: Science One Program GRA 2 CTLT and VP office: GRA_TOR-FINAL
The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is looking for a GAA.
Development of Self Paced Learning Modules for Practice Educators in Pharmacy
Office of Experiential Education, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job title: curriculum development assistant
Pay rate: $23.89 to $28.47 /hr, depending on experience
Hours per week: 10 to 20
Length of term: Summer 2014, potential for extension in the fall and winter
Background
In September 2015 the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences experiential education component of the curriculum is expected to increase from an existing 20 weeks to 46 weeks. We currently have 1000 students enrolled in the program and work with over 500 practice educators. With the increased experiential component, the Office of Experiential Education (OEE) will be challenged to double the number of pharmacy practice educators in a very short period of time. To this end we have received funding to develop a series of online self-paced modules for practice educator training. The storyboard has largely been completed and an IT company has been contracted to design the modules. We are seeking a graduate student to assist in this process
Role:
Under the supervision of the Director, OEE the graduate student supports success in delivering self-paced learning modules and assists faculty in producing and implementing content and instructional methods for distance and adult learning.
Qualifications
* Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy, Educational Studies, Human Development Learning and Culture, etc.)
* Knowledge of emerging technologies as related to teaching and learning design.
* Knowledge and /or experience with instructional design, adult education, learning styles, and learning outcome assessment techniques
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability for independent/self-directed action.
* Ability to work collaboratively with others to produce engaging and effective instructional and supplemental materials for self-paced learning modules.
The RA may be asked to assist in all stages of module development:
* Help to create a curriculum for practice educator development
* Help to create a strategy for learner outcome assessment and evaluation of the modules
* Help to create a strategy for dissemination of the modules
* Identifies tools and techniques necessary to expand success of the self paced learning modules
The curriculum development assistant will participate in weekly meetings. During these meetings the team will discuss the work being done and collaboratively define the necessary next steps for the coming week.
Please apply with a resume and cover letter to Angela Kim-Sing Director, Office of Experiential Education by June 23rd 2014.akimsing@mail.ubc.ca<mailto:ak