Department Description
McMaster Continuing Education (MCE) provides professional education to individuals and corporate clients, to enhance careers and foster workforce development. Our vision is “to achieve national distinction for high quality, flexible and innovative professional education programs”.

Position Descriptions
MCE is currently accepting applications for subject matter experts for the Front-End Development, Back-End Developments and User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) program areas. In these roles, you will provide subject matter expertise, relevant industry/professional knowledge, and pedagogical practices to the development of an online course.

Courses
Subject matter experts are required for the development of the following courses (descriptions below):

• UXI 102 The Design Team: This creative, critical thinking and problem-solving course challenges students to solve industry-related case studies as part of a design team. UX/UI designers consistently need to work as part of a larger team during the design process, product integration, usability and functionality. Students will navigate interpersonal challenges through team building and leadership activities while focusing on solving design issues and problems for the client and user
• FDV 103 JavaScript and Frameworks: The use of JavaScript and associated frameworks is the basis of this course so that students become proficient in the programming language. Students will develop a mobile-first design, add interactivity to a website, and make their websites functional for future use by adding key features to their pages, including e-commerce applications
• BDV 102 Interactivity and Databases: In this course, students will learn about the structure of database systems within a website and how their code will impact the interactivity with that database system. Students will learn how to set up and configure a database, how information is queried from the database, how systems work with the front-end of a website, the difference in database capability and the structured query language (SQL)
• BDV 103 Advanced JavaScript through Node.JS: Students will deepen their understanding of the JavaScript system and apply their knowledge through developing the back-end of a website using Node.JS. During this course, students will learn to develop their application programming interfaces (APIs), Lambda, and apply their knowledge by developing foundational code that will allow users to take action on any website

Accountabilities

1. Develop structure for online course including all curricular and assessment elements
2. Prepare course outline as per the standards and requirements of the department
3. Work collaboratively with an instructional designer and learning systems technologist according to established timelines
4. Investigate relevant literature and pedagogical practices to enable an engaging learning experience
5. Select and prepare content including text, visuals, and other learning assets such as podcasts and short videos for all modules/units/lessons and in compliance with accessibility standards
6. Develop and update learning activities including formative quizzes, reflective exercises, case studies, discussion board activities that re-enforce learning, in consultation with the instructional designer
7. Prepare comprehensive evaluation files including but not limited to, pedagogically meaningful tests, written assignments and projects
8. Cite and document all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases taken from secondary sources according to disciplinary standards (i.e., APA)
9. Ensure that all copyright standards are met
10. Participate in quality assurance review of modules, assignments, and course

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with professional experience in Front-End Website development. Experience with graphic design, back-end development and multiple coding languages are an asset. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area is required. Additional requirements include broad sector knowledge, strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills, proven research skills and problem-solving ability and computer acumen.

How To Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to McMaster Continuing Education (Instructor/SME email account), . Please indicate “Front-End Development SME Application”, “Back-End Development SME Application”, or “UI/UX Design SME Application” in the subject line, as appropriate, and note the courses you are interested in developing in the body of the email.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. MCE does not send confirmation of receipt of applications.

Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Job applicants requiring an accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs.