Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago
Subject Matter Expert (SME), Mechanical Engineering Technology/Robotics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelExcelsior University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Mechanical Engineering Technology/Robotics on a contractual basis to support course development and revisions. The SME will collaborate closely with university staff to design course content and ensure alignment with industry practices and Excelsior’s diversity principles.
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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
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
Respond to questions or requests from the course development team within 48 hours
Preferred
Teaching experience at a two- or four-year institution
Knowledge of SharePoint and Zoom
Benefits
Paid time off
Retirement
Excellent health insurance
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