Who You’ll Work With

You will report directly to the Project Manager in our Subject Matter Expert role. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will partner with other project team members including Instructional Designers, to create and deliver an innovative and personalized learning experience.

As a Subject Matter Expert you will assist Instructional Designers in developing interactive course activities for a Mechanical Engineering course according to requirements presented in a client provided style guide.

Courses to be developed are:

• Dynamics
• Strength of Materials

Subject matter experts are responsible for:

• Writing all course content in approved templates
• Applying vision and goals communicated by the client
• Working with a learning designer to design all lessons and assessments
• Following the guidelines and templates provided by the learning designer
• Applying all feedback from reviews from faculty and the learning designer
• Using open education resources (no textbook)
• Adhering to deadlines provided by learning designer

Who You Are

As an Ease Subject Matter Expert you will competently declare ownership of the quality of your work to deliver an exceptional client experience. You are a self-starter with extreme accountability around deadlines and impeccable attention to detail. You are a doer. A go-getter. You have the ability to meet people where they are.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to demonstrate your passion for learning. Your approachability and communication style will be at the forefront of your success.

And the best part…we are a fully remote organization, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere in the world.

Required Availability

• This project requires an average of 12-16 hours per week. Hours per week will be based on your availability and number of team members working on this project.
• The project will have established milestones and deliverables. Work is self-paced and fully remote.

SUBJECT EXPERTISE

• An earned doctorate, or a master's degree and significant professional experience in the field, ideally in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology, or another field relevant to supporting the program and its courses.
• Demonstrated significant industry and/or experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Teaching experience at a two- or four-year degree granting institution in Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Familiarity with the development and implementation of curriculum and/or training Mechanical Engineering Technology.

COURSE DESIGN

• Update an existing course or design a new course based on area need, including program content and materials and/or delivery methods, and based on foundational knowledge, emerging practices, changes in the discipline, etc. Align course development with course and program learning outcomes.
• Possess the ability to identify relevant learning resources and content.
• Create engaging learning activities, assignments, and valid assessments of learning.
• Ensure that the course curriculum aligns with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles.
• Commit to being available throughout an agreed upon course development timeline and able to meet project deadlines.
• Participate in weekly or bi-weekly course development meetings.
• Collaborate with the course development team throughout the design process.
• Use the client's established learning path as the framework for the course.
• Write lessons, assignments, rubrics, and provide original content in an editable format.
• Respond to questions or requests from the course development team within 48 hours.

APTITUDES

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and lecturing/presentation skills.

SKILLS

• SolidWorks (3D CAD) experience required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Experience with online/distance education preferred.
• Skills in course development and online training preferred.
• Canvas or related LMS literacy preferred.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Zoom preferred.
• Interest in the nontraditional education of adult learners.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, academic catalogues and professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and lecture materials. Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from academic staff.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as points and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of fractions, percentages, and ratio to rubrics.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse constituency in a nonjudgmental manner, with good attitude and sensitivity that fosters tolerance, courtesy, and civility.