Part-Time Child Welfare Curriculum Expert

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 143,270,000; Part time

Job summary

The Curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) position at the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) offers part-time, regular Civil Service work in the Twin Cities. The SME provides subject matter expertise to develop curriculum and supports staff throughout the design and revision process.

You will collaborate with the curriculum development team, contribute to scripts and multimedia content, review materials, and participate in project meetings to ensure

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and five years experience in child welfare, OR personal experience with the child welfare system.
• Experience collaborating and communicating with child welfare professionals and other Subject Matter Experts.
• Strong written and communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback.
• Ability to collaborate to training in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time.
• Demonstrated experience with Google Workspace related to managing, editing, and responding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the curriculum development team to define training content scope, sequence, and overall structure.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of training scripts, learning activities, self-paced modules, and application-based scenarios.
• Support the creation of multimedia learning content (e.g., videos, case scenarios, storytelling elements) by providing content expertise.
• Review and suggest content updates to job aids, instructional resources, and other materials to enhance curriculum quality and effectiveness.
• Partner throughout the design and development process with the curriculum development team, attending key project meetings such as the kick-off, mid-point check-ins, and curriculum reviews.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Communication skills

Feedback provision

Education

High School diploma/GED

B.A./B.S. in related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) position at the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) offers part-time, regular Civil Service work in the Twin Cities. The SME provides subject matter expertise to develop curriculum and supports staff throughout the design and revision process.

You will collaborate with the curriculum development team, contribute to scripts and multimedia content, review materials, and participate in project meetings to ensure