Category:: Adjunct
Department:: 07-50-5001-TAWC Academic Affairs
Locations:: Springfield, MA
Posted:: Aug 12, 2020
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Adjunct

About Bay Path University:

When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. We still do.

Today, that spirit and philosophy is more important than ever in higher education. At Bay Path, it's not just the number and breadth of undergraduate and graduate programs that defines us-and we have many-but it is our ability to connect the classroom to learning to leadership to experience to career that is at the core of what we do best. We know the work that needs to be done.

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA and four satellite locations, (East Longmeadow, Sturbridge, Concord, Springfield), Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

We're committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or through our Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change.

We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.

Job Description:

• Position Code: ADJFC
• Job Type: Online Adjunct Faculty - Non Teaching Role / Subject Matter Expert
• Class level: Undergraduate

We invite applicants for a Subject Matter Expert position, specializing in digital humanities and new media design. We seek a candidate who specializes in one or more of the following areas: digital and computational humanities, digital media studies, critical computation and coding, applied information design, ethical and sociopolitical dimensions of digital technologies, and leveraging digital tools and data for civic engagement, equity, and justice.The Subject Matter Expert: Digital Humanities & Information Design position is a part-time position that reports to the Academic Program Director of Liberal Studies and Communications.

The Subject Matter Expert will collaborate with the Academic Director of Liberal Studies and Communications and an instructional designer to develop curricula for the following courses for the new Liberal Studies major in Digital Information Design and Society.

• HUM218: Introduction to Digital Humanities and Information Design: This course provides a basic introduction to the application of digital and computational technology to the study of the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Students will engage with theories and practices of the digital and computational humanities and the process of using computing skills towards the study of humanities-based issues and topics. This course will integrate foundational liberal arts skills of critical thinking, analysis, and written communication with key understandings of digital technology concepts such as data representation and visualization, digital archives, mapping, and text-mining. Students will be introduced to the process of digital engagement with cultural materials and reflect on the practical application of digital techniques to sociocultural inquiry.
• LAR210: Introduction to Design Thinking: This course introduces students to foundational principles of design thinking as a tool for innovative problem-solving and strategy development across industries. Students will learn about different methodologies for developing and applying empathy-based solutions to user and stakeholder challenges. Students will engage in exercises and projects in which they model the different steps of design thinking, including: identifying user challenges, conducting empathy fieldwork, brainstorming user-centered solutions based on qualitative and quantitative data, creating prototype concepts, and role-playing end-user testing.
• HUM318: Research Methods in Digital Humanities and Information Design: This course introduces students to the applications of digital and computational technology and design thinking to humanistic research. Students will learn to use digital research methods to develop and explore strong humanistic research questions, will develop skills in using digital tools to conduct original research, and will analyze the efficacy of a variety of digital research methodologies by critiquing examples of humanities-based research projects that utilize these tools. Students will also learn how to organize and present stories with data, develop charts, analyze and use spatial and network visualizations, and use basic text analysis tools to explore qualitative data.
• HUM490: Digital Information Design and Society Capstone: This course is intended for students to produce critical and creative projects that apply digital technologies to a field of inquiry in the humanities and/or social sciences. Students will continue to develop their skills in analyzing humanities research questions through digital, computational, and design technologies. Students will develop a research question, develop a research agenda and project plan, and produce a proof of concept for a new digital humanities project. This course will culminate in producing a digital project and a written rationale with theoretical grounding, as well as explanation of practical decisions and applications.

As a member of the curriculum development team, the Subject Matter Expert is responsible for planning course content and assessment strategies. The incumbent will organize and sequence course materials and identify the key skills, competencies, and knowledge students will need to demonstrate mastery. They will be responsible for creating a syllabus, developing course materials, and designing assessments and activities that conform to best practices in the subject area and distance pedagogy.

Essential Functions:

• Organize the course into modules that include introductions, learning materials, formative activities, and summative assessments.
• Write learning objectives that support course and program outcomes and generate rubrics to assess student mastery.
• Find and generate high quality, equity-driven learning materials, such as video lectures, presentation files, multimedia, web resources, journal articles, third-party tools, etc.
• Craft a student-centered, equity-driven course experience that provides ample opportunity for student-student and student-faculty interaction.
• Implement templates and standards as provided by the University.
• Conduct a review of the developed course for quality assurance.

Requirements:

• Masters degree preferred.
• College-level and online teaching experience required.
• Must be able to teach.
• Previous curriculum development preferred.
• If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. You must have a valid driver's license and must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from ones' own.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Additional Information:

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.

Application Instructions:

Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, the contact information for four (4) professional, work related references and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

Bay Path University is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and all underrepresented backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.