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Excelsior University · 3 months ago

Subject Matter Expert (SME), Mechanical Engineering Technology/Robotics

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

Excelsior University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a contractual basis to support the development and revision of courses within the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. The SME will collaborate closely with university staff to design and revise course content, ensuring alignment with program outcomes and current industry practices.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the course development team to design or revise course content aligned with program outcomes

Develop original lectures, assignments, rubrics, and assessments

Ensure course materials reflect current industry practices and emerging trends

Participate in weekly or bi-weekly development meetings

Respond to team inquiries within 48 hours

Align course content with Excelsior’s justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles

Utilize Excelsior’s course shell and instructional design framework

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering TechnologyRoboticsCourse DevelopmentInstructional DesignProject ManagementDiversity AwarenessOnline EducationLMS ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Doctorate or Master's degree with significant professional experience in mechanical engineering technology or related fields

Demonstrated industry experience in robotics, automation, control systems, or mechanical systems

Ability to design or update courses based on foundational knowledge and emerging practices

Experience identifying relevant learning resources and creating engaging learning activities

Understanding of interdisciplinary approaches and global context in engineering education

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 Excelsior's 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 Excelsior University course shell as the framework for the course

Write lectures, assignments, rubrics, and provide original content in an editable format

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Experience working with diverse populations

Familiarity with online/distance education and adult learners

Proficiency in Canvas or similar LMS platforms

Preferred

Teaching experience at a two- or four-year institution preferred

Knowledge of SharePoint and Zoom preferred

Company

Excelsior University

Excelsior University is an accredited online institution helping adult learners finish degrees and advance their careers flexibly.

Founded in 1971

Albany, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.excelsior.edu

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