Remote Subject Matter Expert & Course Developer

Kentucky State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky State University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Course Developer to design and develop high‑quality online course content for accelerated online programs. Work with instructional designers and academic leadership to ensure accessibility, standards alignment, and accreditation readiness.

This is a project-based role without teaching duties unless assigned. You will craft syllabi, learning objectives, materials, and authentic assessments, while mapping curriculum and ensuring

Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree in the applicable discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• A terminal degree may be required depending upon program and accreditation.
• Experience in graduate-level curriculum development or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop online courses aligned with program outcomes and course learning objectives.
• Create assessments, rubrics, and grading criteria for advanced online courses.
• Collaborate with instructional designers for asynchronous delivery and accessibility.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Online learning

Written communication

Project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Graduate degree

Graduate-level curriculum experience

Tools

Canvas

Educational technologies

Job description

Kentucky State University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Course Developer to design and develop high‑quality online course content for accelerated online programs. Work with instructional designers and academic leadership to ensure accessibility, standards alignment, and accreditation readiness.

This is a project-based role without teaching duties unless assigned. You will craft syllabi, learning objectives, materials, and authentic assessments, while mapping curriculum and ensuring