Posting Details

Job TitleMultiple Curriculum Writers NeededDepartmentBusiness DevelopmentPosting Number03189PLocationFairfax, VA: 22030Full or Part TimePart-TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredNoSalary Rangecommensurate with each projectBasic Function

The Northern Virginia Community College Workforce Development Division is developing a series of new programs in industry sectors including information technology, cybersecurity, mechatronics and other technical areas.
As a curriculum writing team member you will have the challenge of developing curriculum used for short-term training programs offered at a local, regional and national level. Content will be delivered in-person as well as online. Curriculum writers will work under the supervision of the Apprenticeship Manager to develop industry-driven curriculum while also matching curriculum to measurable outcomes in the form of nationally recognized certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Attend and participate in all related face-to-face and online team meetings of curriculum and program team • Participate in development of scope and sequence for the required curriculum • Participate in development and evaluation of new curriculum in support of new course’s to include lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, support materials and assessments. • Participate in revisions in response to feedback from external clients and industry experts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Education or related field or equivalent experience. significant years in program development for the manufacturing sector or information technology sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert experience in the electrical, mechanical or controls fields
or Expert experience writing curriculum in information technology, cybersecurity, programming (Java, Python), or other IT-related fields.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in curriculum writing in higher education, training and development programs, state or national level organizations • Strong writing skills (written sample required) • Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and deliverables • Demonstrated ability to create curriculum that can be delivered online through an LMS platform, preferably Canvas • Ability to provide sample lesson plan they have written and implemented in the classroom

Operation of a State VehicleNoOpen Date05/02/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Please Note: These are part-time positions that will require some night and weekend work.
You DO NOT have to be based in Northern VA to be part of the team.

Please provide a sample lesson plan that is your original work. The lesson should include the objective to be delivered, a quiz for measurement of learning, and what textbook would be utilized.

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional InformationSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current instructor or teacher within the field of information technology, engineering, cybersecurity, or manufacturing? Please elaborate which field and what you are currently teaching and at what level.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please describe your experience in curriculum writing in higher education.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Have you ever taught classes to adult learners?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Have you ever created online course content?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have experience integrating online learning into a instructor led classroom environment?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * How many years of experience do you have in the electrical, mechanical or controls fields?
   • 1-5 years
   • 5-9 years
   • 10 or above years
7. * How many years experience do you have in program development for the manufacturing sector or information technology sector?
   • 1-5 years
   • 5-9 years
8. * How many years of experience do you have writing curriculum in information technology, cybersecurity, programming (Java, Python), or other IT-related fields?
   • 1-5 years
   • 5-9 years
   • 10 or more

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Writing Sample
4. Sample Lesson Plan

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. A PDF portfolio or website of design work
3. Sample Syllabus