Part- Time SME - Design, Sophia Learning (Temporary)

The Sophia Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for curriculum development and review of course guides, course materials, and curriculum within their specialty. Reviews curriculum for consistency and quality across courses. Serves as the final reviewer for courses prior to final approval by Sophia academic leadership. Ensures development of a high quality, current, relevant, engaging core course curricula in alignment with accreditation standards and guidelines. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Identify skill objectives and create course outlines for new courses or course revisions Serve as a consultant for this skill by answering specific content questions that will inform the learning design for this skill Analyze the skill objectives, content outlines, and activity types and make recommendations on what will be most effective to help students learn this targeted skill at a foundational level Provide feedback on content assets as they are in development to ensure accuracy of the information being presented Collaborate with Learning Designer in development of skills content, including assessments and media Attend scheduled online meetings (check-ins and other sessions as needed) Provide recommendations for alignment of skill assets in courses Job Skills: Understand curriculum design documents, standards, and processes Knowledge of principals and best practices of curriculum / assessment design and writing Strong communication skills Clear and effective writing Strong editing and review skills Tracking tasks to completion with limited oversight and direction Accountability to team and project goals Proactively raises and addresses schedule and quality concerns Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office style tools, and Windows or MacOS Must have strong computer skills (spreadsheets, presentations, and HTML) Excellent oral and written communication skills Maintaining composure in stressful situations Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience is required Master’s degree in a related field is required, Ph.D. preferred Education and related experience will be considered in lieu of minimum education requirements Education: Master’s degree in a related field is required, Ph.D. preferred Education and related experience will be considered in lieu of minimum education requirements Other: Access information using a computer Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain Strong mental acuity Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com. At Strayer University, we’ve been educating working adults since 1892. That’s over 120 years of helping people earn their degrees and advance their lives. Today, we know working adults are busier than ever. That’s why we make education work with their schedule. Not the other way around. We offer convenient campus locations close to home or work in many states across the country, evening and weekend campus hours, and the flexibility to learn online, anytime. And we’re not just flexible. We’re accredited, respected, and recognized. We honor and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as core institutional principles. We hold ourselves accountable for cultivating an innovative environment that reflects all stakeholders, building our foundation as a culturally competent, diverse organization. Strayer University is an equal opportunity employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law.