The role of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) is to write original course content and assessments for online and hybrid courses. The SME is to work with the Program Director and Course Development team to create course content within the guidelines of Course Development and with the approval of Academic leadership. Time commitment and compensation is commensurate with content creation expectations.
Specific Skills required:
Undergraduate Psychology Courses in the areas of:
- Psychology of Creativity
- Applied Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Writing original course content and assessments to align with course objectives and program outcomes.
- Ability to understand the Academic goals and Learning Model.
- Content creation of original work and cited materials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the availability to work remotely in a timely manner.
- Collaborating with Academic Leadership, Instructional Designers, and Project Managers to edit, change, or modify content and communicate information throughout the developmental process to a finalization stage.
- Performance of contracted duties within the contracted timeline per addendum.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Education and Experience: Advanced degree from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education required. 3-5 years of professional experience.
Minimum of a Master's degree in Applied Psychology or Industrial/Organizational Psychology; or out of field graduate degree with 18+ graduate semester hours in field/subfield; or out of field graduate degree with 5+ years' documented professional experience in field/subfield. Teaching, preferably online, experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and content expertise within the specified field of study. Ability to create post-secondary original course content that is career-focused, challenging, and aligns with professional standards in the field assigned.
- Application of knowledge and understanding for student learning and engaging content that enhances course design and aligns with Academic approval of program outcomes.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with Academic Leadership, Instructional Designers and Project Managers to complete the developmental process within the contracted timeline.
Work Environment: Remote work with availability for communication and collaboration with Instructional Designers and Project Managers.
What we offer*
- Pay: $331.50 - $603.64 per credit hour
- Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.
About Colorado Technical University (CTU)
For 55 years, Colorado Technical University has helped students fit a real-world education into their busy daily lives. With nearly 80 degree programs and concentrations in which students can pursue a variety of degrees at the Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral level. CTU provides flexible online classes, accessible through the Virtual Campus and the innovative, award winning CTU Mobile app. CTU has two brick and mortar campus locations in Colorado Springs and Denver South, Colorado. With the help of faculty and industry professionals, CTU has awarded over 109,000 degrees to traditional campus and online students since 1965. For more information about CTU, visit www.coloradotech.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colorado Technical University is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and considers all persons without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pay Range$331.50 and $603.64 per credit hour
Compensation & BenefitsPaid time off * Paid sick leave * Paid holidays * Comprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits * Health savings and flexible spending accounts * 401(k) savings plan with company match * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) * Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibility * Company paid tuition assistance - subject to eligibility and approval * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Prenatal and adoption assistance * Additional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility *Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.Skills Required
- Advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum of a Master's degree in Applied Psychology or Industrial/Organizational Psychology (or alternative paths with specified coursework/experience)
- 3-5 years of professional experience
- Teaching experience, preferably online
- Ability to write original course content and assessments aligned with course objectives and program outcomes
- Content expertise in Psychology of Creativity, Applied Psychology, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with Academic Leadership, Instructional Designers, and Project Managers and meet contracted timelines
- Availability to work remotely and communicate in a timely manner
What We Do
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is the largest electric distribution cooperative in the United States, serving the Texas Hill Country. It provides safe, reliable, and low-cost electric service to nearly one million Texans. The cooperative is guided by principles that prioritize the needs of its members, employees, and communities, fostering positive change and sustainable energy solutions.
