MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE: CURRICULUM WRITER

GRADE: 13

JOB CODE: 2551

FLSA: EXEMPT


Job Summary


Evaluates, develops and writes college curriculum.  Serves as a resource person to faculty, staff and representatives from business, industry and other outside agencies.


Scope


This position works in the area of instruction.  Work contacts include faculty, administrators, staff, other educational institutions, business, industry, agency personnel and independent curriculum designers.  Equipment used includes standard office equipment.


Supervision Received


This position reports to the Coordinator College Curriculum; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions on non-routine and sensitive matters.


Supervision Exercised


Depending on the location/department, may direct the work of the Curriculum Technician.


Representative Duties


Analyzes business and industry training for possible conversion to college credit courses; consults with faculty, staff, business and industry representatives on design and development of curriculum; analyzes data to determine effectiveness of curriculum and makes recommendations for program modification; determines essential content components; evaluates proposed district curriculum to determine quality and impact on college curriculum; conducts reviews of curriculum; serves as college representative on various business and industry advisory committees; develops outlines with sufficient detail to guide learning environments; meets with various business and industry leaders regarding proposed curriculum; writes curriculum based on business and industry training; performs related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities


Knowledge of: current techniques and procedures used in the design and development of curriculum; instruction and program evaluation; curriculum offerings of community colleges and universities.


Ability to: write behavioral objectives and course descriptions; coordinate activities with multiple parties; research, develop, present and promote projects and agreements; work independently; analyze material to determine essential content component; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.



Training and Experience


Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in education, English or related field and/or demonstrated experience in the writing and coordination of college-level curriculum development and administration.


Special Conditions of Employment


Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.


Working Conditions


This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.