19-24 Course Developer

March 16, 2024

Colorado State University


Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Working Title 19-24 Course Developer
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202400378AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies 2
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000-$55,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience)
Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/24/2024
Description of Work Unit The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, CSU Extended Campus (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension (VPEE) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus, and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total of budgets is approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, CSU Extended Campus garners enrollments of over 10,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.
For more than 50 years, CSU Extended Campus, an enterprise division of Colorado State University which includes CSU Online, has been delivering online and distance programs developed at the flagship research campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. CSU Extended Campus provides affordable access to a high-quality education from wherever students call home around the nation and world, on a schedule that fits their lives. CSU’s distance students receive the same education, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same regionally accredited degree as students on the Fort Collins campus. CSU Extended Campus offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees and 35 for-credit certificate programs, delivered online and at locations across Colorado, as well as hundreds of professional education noncredit courses, digital badge programs, and open lifelong learning courses.
CSU Extended Campus is a center of innovation at the university, supporting not only the development of online and distance courses and programs but also the enhancement of campus instruction. CSU Extended Campus has a staff of over 80 professionals delivering educational programs and services through CSU Online, Professional Education (non-credit programs), Collaboration Campuses, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. This position serves each of those entities as part of a 24-person Learning Production and Training team. CSU Extended Campus collaborates closely with the colleges, departments, and divisions across the university, with other universities in the CSU System, and with government, business, non-profit organizations as well as other educational institutions.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.
Position Summary The Course Developer position works collaboratively with instructional designers, videographers, and instructors to build online courses that improve student learning and follow best practices. This role presents an opportunity to develop courses independently with subject matter experts, as well as work as part of a development team providing support to colleagues. The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of instructional issues related to teaching and learning in hybrid and online courses, as well as experience using a wide range of hardware and software tools to develop instructional materials.
The Course Developer will join a team that works collaboratively to support the teaching and learning mission of the University, reporting to an Instructional Design Manager on the Learning Production and Training team in the CSU Office of Engagement and Extension. This position will report to campus in Fort Collins at least one day per week and as requested by the supervisor, with the potential for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, education, or closely related field.
  • Experience developing instructional materials for learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle).
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, instructional systems, education, or a closely related field.
  • Fluency in either Chinese or Spanish.
  • Strong understanding of instructional design models and principles, educational theory, and instructional technology.
  • Familiarity with processes relevant to the development of course curricula and instructional materials for credit and non-credit courses.
  • Experience training others, especially faculty, to use online learning technologies.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the higher education environment and experience working successfully with university faculty/subject matter experts.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as an individual contributor and member of a multiple internal and external teams and organizations.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.
  • Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Diversity Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category Course Development
Duty/Responsibility
  • Work collaboratively with instructors to design hybrid and fully online courses.
  • Develop print and digital course materials.
  • Ensure the timely development of accessible instructional materials.
  • Design and apply assessment procedures and instruments.
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Team and Instructor Support
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide support for peer instructional designers in their course developments.
  • Build and utilize course templates to increase team efficiency of course builds.
  • Create accessible documents and learning experiences.
  • Provide follow-up assistance and support to instructors as they incorporate new material into their courses.
Percentage Of Time 50

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 24, 2024. Please submit the following to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position
  • Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office at [email protected] . For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Christy Jersin Woods at [email protected].
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact Christy Jersin Woods – [email protected]
EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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