The Curriculum Developer is a 100% FTE University employee positioned in the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the School of Social Work. CASCW has joined the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) in a joint project to co-create and operate the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MCWTA). The Curriculum Developer serves as a critical member of the integrated teams of DHS and the University. This position is responsible for executing the strategic direction of development, implementation, and maintenance of evolving curriculum and measures of competency for the Training Academy. The Curriculum Developer will work directly with subject matter experts and other Academy staff on curriculum design, development, and ongoing revision. This position will support in establishing and maintaining operations of the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy. This position will report to the Curriculum Supervisor and will be located off campus at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy, which is two miles north of the St. Paul Campus. Job Responsibilities: 1) Background and Development (70%) a. Work with trainers, evaluation and certification, policy staff, and e-learning designers to create Child Welfare training curriculum that will incorporate newly adopted and updated policy. b. Develop learning materials and instructional sessions based on sound instructional design principles for adult learners that foster students and learning. c. Apply knowledge of development tools to include Articulate 360 (Rise and Storyline) and Canvas in the courses developed. d. Develop media with educational purposes. e. Utilize knowledge of Child Welfare and state/Tribal social services to identify subject matter experts (SMEs), write curriculum, and develop learner engagement activities. f. Responsivity in curriculum to communities overrepresented in child welfare across Minnesota in particular African American and American Indian communities. g. Engage/collaborate with appropriate subject matter experts to conduct needs analysis; identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities gaps of a targeted audience; and define learning objectives, modalities, and expectations. h. Develop detailed design plans, which include key activities, timelines, and resource requirements needed to achieve objectives. i. Incorporate the use of innovative learning and development strategies including simulation, online modules, virtual reality, coaching, flipped classrooms, problem-based learning pedagogies, etc. j. Utilize research and statewide practice competencies and framework (including best practices and evidence informed practice) to design/redesign of the learning experience for multiple course delivery formats. k. Ensure that all curriculum is competency based and that evaluation of competency attainment is articulated for each curriculum in collaboration with evaluation staff. l. Build and maintain significant knowledge of curricula offered by the MNCWTA. m. Maintain skill in changing innovative educational technologies and delivery methodologies aligned with best practices. n. Maintain standard procedures for the development of all training curriculum. o. Build and maintain significant knowledge of curricula offered by the MNCWTA. p. Develop and maintain proficiency in current child welfare practice, policy, research, and application. 2) Collaboration and Partnership (20%) a. Apply project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to support projects from initiation to project delivery. b. Work in collaboration with the full MNCWTA team, including partners within the Child Safety and Permanency Division at the Department of Human Services. c. Work with e-learning designers to platform curriculum for virtual delivery, when appropriate. d. Collaborate with staff and community trainers delivering content to receive and incorporate training feedback in delivery of curriculum, etc. e. Work in collaboration with e-learning instr ctional designers, educational technology specialists and Learning Management System (LMS) staff to ensure curriculum is delivered in ways that best utilize technology and web-based applications. f. Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts in course design and development. 3) Measurement and Evaluation (5%) a. Work with the evaluation and credentialing team to inform measures of competency related to the developed curriculum. b. Incorporate evaluation tools into curriculum, as appropriate, and as prepared by the evaluation and certification team. 4) Other Duties as Assigned (5%) a. Participate in bi-weekly supervision. b. Participate in other meetings and/or activities as assigned.