WAE - SME for Undergraduate/Graduate Course Development

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Job Posting Title:

WAE - SME for Undergraduate/Graduate Course Development

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM Online - ID - Learning Design Effectiveness (Jennifer Margaret Morrisette (00005373))

Work Location:

United Plaza XII

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

WAE - SME for Undergraduate Course Development 

Design and develop online courses for Associate or Bachelor degree programs and work with a dedicated LSU OCE Design & Development team member to deliver high-quality online learning experiences. To ensure course quality, all courses making up the online degree program will be focused on outcome-based learning and aligned with the LSU Online course design standards. The course design and development process takes place within a designated 16-week design cycle.

Job Responsibilities: 100%

Attend all required pre-cycle, kickoff, and scheduled meetings with the designer for timely progress and completion of course development
Attend and participate in all required pre-cycle and scheduled trainings
Complete all pre-cycle activities to ensure smooth start of the design cycle
Create and submit instructional content, learning activities, and assessments for an 8-week course per the schedule determined by the designer
Review content created by the designer and provide timely feedback

Ensure alignment of learning outcomes in the online version of the course with those of the on-campus version, and/or ensure curricular alignment with on-campus programs/courses
Attend course Launch Meeting and prepare for beta run of the course.
Align content and activities with copyright, accessibility, and other federal guidelines for attendance verification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree within the discipline or related field.

Degree Substitute: extraordinary experience within the direct areas of instructing/content creation may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree per the subject area of the course being developed

Specific Experience:

9-18 credits in the subject area

WAE - SME for Graduate Course Development

Design and develop online courses for graduate degree programs and work with a dedicated LSU OCE Design & Development team member to deliver high-quality online learning experiences. To ensure course quality, all courses making up the online degree program will be focused on outcome-based learning and aligned with the LSU Online course design standards. The course design and development process takes place within a designated 16-week design cycle.

Job Responsibilities:  100%

Attend all required pre-cycle, kickoff, and scheduled meetings with the designer for timely progress and completion of course development
Attend and participate in all required pre-cycle and scheduled trainings
Complete all pre-cycle activities to ensure smooth start of the design cycle
Create and submit instructional content, learning activities, and assessments for an 8-week course per the schedule determined by the designer
Review content created by the designer and provide timely feedback

Ensure alignment of learning outcomes in the online version of the course with those of the on-campus version, and/or ensure curricular alignment with on-campus programs/courses
Attend course Launch Meeting and prepare for beta run of the course.
Align content and activities with copyright, accessibility, and other federal guidelines for attendance verification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree within the discipline or related field.

Degree Substitute: extraordinary experience within the direct areas of instructing/content creation may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Terminal degree per the subject area of the course being developed

Additional Requirements:

Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire, if needed.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jennifer Morrisette at [email protected]

Posting Date:

November 25, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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