[Remote] Course Developer - Pre-Practicum in Counseling I & II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sonoran University of Health Sciences is shaping a healthier future by training students as healthcare professionals. They are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to develop online courses in Pre-Practicum in Counseling I and II, focusing on foundational and advanced counseling skills essential for professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge in mental health counseling specific to the course subject area(s)
• Review and provide refinement to course objectives in alignment with program outcomes and CACREP standards. Develop learning modules that guide students through their educational experience
• Create and curate original, current, relevant, and evidence-based module content including as well as engaging learning experiences and assessments in alignment with course objectives and in alignment with KPIs, Program Objectives, and CACREP standards. (Select courses may also include assessment of Professional Dispositions)
• For each weekly course module:
• Develop original PowerPoint presentations with voiceover recordings including a course welcome video and instructor welcome video
• Create engaging and relevant homework assignments
• Develop interactive discussion board topics that enable students to delve more deeply into the content while building community
• Develop instructional lesson plan for live weekly sessions
• Develop assessments (and corresponding instructions and rubrics) to measure course objectives, KPIs, and CACREP standards, and
• Identify evidence-based supportive resources such as multimedia materials and/or scholarly reading assignments
• Add richness to the content of live sessions, lectures, and/or assignments by offering first-hand field knowledge (anecdotal stories, case studies, best practices, clinical pearls, tips, and/or “tricks-of-the-trade”) that support and enhance student learning and engagement
• Commit to periodic check-in meetings with supervisor, IST, and/or peer review team to refine course content, discuss revisions, and make improvements
• Provide periodic a final review of the course and make any necessary revisions to ensure that it meets expected academic rigor and course objectives are met

Skills

• Minimum of a master's with an emphasis or focus on clinical mental health counseling; doctorate is highly preferred
• Education and experience in the field of clinical mental health counseling
• Previous course development experience, preferably in an online setting at a college or university
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and deliver new course content including course assessments
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative teaching and learning strategies and methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proper use of APA guidelines
• Commitment to academic integrity, high academic standards, diversity and intercultural understanding, experiential learning, and continued professional development
• A degree from a CACREP accredited program is preferred
• Counseling practice experience is highly preferred
• Experience in mental health as a clinician, leader, researcher, and/or educator is preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferably in an online setting at a college or university
• Familiarity within online teaching and/or a desire to learn new technological approaches to education
• Experience using the Canvas Learning Management system a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vacation time
• 12 paid holidays
• A 401(k) plan with a discretionary match
• Employer-sponsored life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
• Paid sick time
• Exclusive perks like free office visits at our Medical Center and Neil Riordan Center
• Discounts at the largest medicinary in the Southwest
• Delicious meal our onsite café
• Fully equipped employee breakroom with a full kitchen, coffee, and new snacks every month
• Free personalized nutritional care
• Yoga studio
• Fitness center
• Covered parking
• Wealth of knowledge in our library
• Casual Wednesdays
• Annual Employee Appreciation Day
• Exclusive deals on attractions, shows, shopping, and more through Tickets At Work and LifeMart
• Flexible hybrid work environment

Company Overview

• Sonoran University of Health Sciences offers graduate programs in naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and integrative health. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://sonoran.edu.

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