Lead Course Subject Matter Expert - Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems Change

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and paid time off

Remote and flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Lead Course Subject Matter Expert in Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems Change. This part-time remote role involves designing and developing a doctoral-level EdD course and requires a Master's or Doctoral degree with expertise in literacy science. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational leadership and a strong record in scholarship. Responsibilities include collaboration on course content, ensuring instructional quality, and creating assessments.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree (doctoral preferred).
• Expertise in literacy science, structured literacy, or systems-level implementation.
• Experience working with school or district leaders.
• Strong record of applied scholarship or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and ensure the instructional integrity of the doctoral-level course.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure content meets academic standards.
• Create course materials that align with doctoral expectations.
• Establish course-level and weekly learning objectives for each module.
• Create a detailed weekly syllabus and include the exact description from the Drexel Course Catalog.
• Provide an overview of course purpose, structure, and instructional intent for future instructors.
• Define learning outcomes for course, modules, and activities.
• Develop leadership-focused assignments, activities, and assessments with formative and summative evaluations.
• Curate readings and multimedia content meeting accessibility standards.
• Design and record weekly lectures and create quizzes to support engagement.
• Collaborate with instructional designer for high-quality online delivery.
• Participate in monthly alignment meetings with other Lead SMEs.
• Teach or co-teach during the first offering as needed.
• Contribute to ALLIED Hub through thought leadership and resources, including an original article and podcast participation.

Skills

Expertise in literacy science

Experience working with school or district leaders

Strong record of applied scholarship or leadership

Research-to-practice

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree (doctoral preferred)

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs. Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‑class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‑winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‑certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Lead Course Subject Matter Expert - Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems Change

Apply now Job no: 506300
Work type: Part‑Time
Location: Remote
Categories: Drexel University, School of Education

JOB OVERVIEW

Through the ALLIED Hub (Advocacy, Leadership, Learning, Implementation & Education Policy), the Lead Course Subject Matter Expert will serve as the primary academic and instructional lead for a doctoral‑level EdD course within the concentration Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems Change. This role is responsible for the design, development, and instructional integrity of the course and prepares school and district leaders to implement evidence‑based literacy practices at scale.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serving as the primary architect of the course, leading the development of leadership‑focused content that meets doctoral‑level expectations.
• Collaborating closely with a Subject Matter Expert Advisor and a Drexel faculty member to ensure the course is conceptually sound, grounded in research‑to‑practice coherence, and fully aligned with University academic standards and guidelines.
• Working closely with an assigned Instructional Designer who will provide a predetermined course template, format, and guidelines;
• Establishing course‑level and weekly learning objectives are required in every course;
• Creating the detailed weekly course syllabus, including the course description exactly as it appears in the Drexel University Course Catalog;
• Providing a clear overview of the course purpose, structure, and key components so that future instructors have guidance on course design and instructional intent;
• Introducing and framing weekly overview concepts aligned with leadership development and doctoral‑level expectations;
• Specifying course‑level and weekly learning objectives that clearly identify what students should know and be able to do upon completion of the course, modules, or activities;
• Developing leadership‑focused assignments, learning activities, and assessments, including both formative and summative evaluations, to reinforce key concepts and support research‑to‑practice application;
• Curating and gathering instructional content and required and recommended readings (e.g., scholarly articles, online resources, visuals, videos, presentations) aligned with doctoral‑level rigor; all content must meet accessibility standards for students with disabilities;
• Designing and recording weekly course lectures and creating quizzes or knowledge checks to support learner engagement and comprehension;
• Collaborating closely with instructional designer to support high‑quality online course delivery and the production of multimedia instructional elements;
• Participating in monthly meetings with other Lead Course Subject Matter Experts to support alignment, coherence, and continuous improvement across the doctoral concentration;
• Teach or co‑teach the course during its first offering as needed
• Contributing to the broader ALLIED Hub through thought leadership and resource development, including authoring one original article for the ALLIED Hub Substack, creating or contributing leadership‑focused resources, and participating in at least one ALLIED Hub podcast episode.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or Doctoral Degree (doctoral preferred)
• Expertise in literacy science, structured literacy, or systems‑level implementation
• Experience working with school or district leaders
• Strong record of applied scholarship or leadership

LOCATION:

Remote

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV along with a letter of interest. Please make sure you upload your CV and cover letter when submitting your application.

Advertised: Jan 29 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 28 2027 Eastern Standard Time

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