[Hiring] Computer Science / Ethics and Sustainability in IT Subject Matter Expert @University of Fredericton

Role Description

The University of Fredericton is currently seeking a qualified Subject Matter Expert to develop an online undergraduate computer science course: CPSC 2000 Ethics and Sustainability in IT. This role will focus on course design and content development for Bachelor of Computer Science students in UFred's fully online undergraduate program.

CPSC 2000 Ethics and Sustainability in IT introduces students to ethical, social, professional, and sustainability considerations in computing and information technology. The course should help students analyze the broader impacts of computing systems, evaluate responsible technology practices, and apply ethical reasoning to realistic professional and societal scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality undergraduate course content for CPSC 2000 that aligns with UFred academic standards and reflects current issues in computing, information technology, ethics, and sustainability.
• Create clear, accurate, and engaging learning materials, including course learning outcomes, weekly modules, readings, cases, applied examples, and learning activities.
• Design assessments and learning activities that support ethical reasoning, professional judgment, critical analysis, and application of sustainability principles in computing and IT contexts.
• Incorporate relevant topics such as professional responsibility, privacy, data ethics, accessibility, algorithmic bias, responsible AI, environmental impacts of computing, sustainable IT practices, digital inclusion, and the social impacts of technology, where appropriate.
• Use Canadian and international examples, standards, frameworks, and case studies where relevant to support applied undergraduate learning.
• Collaborate with the Academic and Program Development teams to ensure consistency of course outcomes, structure, assessment design, and online course delivery expectations.
• Participate in course reviews by providing expert feedback to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with course and program expectations.
• Ensure course materials are appropriate for diverse learners in an asynchronous online environment and support accessibility, clarity, and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• A PhD, PhD candidacy, or master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: computing ethics, responsible technology, sustainability in IT, responsible AI, data ethics, privacy, technology policy, professional practice in computing, or social impacts of computing.
• Experience developing course content, applied learning activities, case studies, or assessments at the post-secondary level.
• Strong understanding of online learning principles and effective digital content development.
• Experience with learning management systems and educational technology tools is considered an asset.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an established course-development process and meet agreed-upon development timelines.

Requirements

• A completed PhD is preferred; however, candidates with a relevant master's degree and substantial applied, teaching, professional, or curriculum-development experience will be considered.

Benefits

• This is a contract-based appointment aligned with UFred's course development and delivery cycle.
• Course development is expected to occur over approximately 8 weeks, with instructional delivery opportunities following the course launch, based on program needs and candidate availability.
• Where possible, UFred prefers that course developers also teach the courses they develop.
• The scope of the assigned course development will determine contract length and workload.