Subject Matter Expert for Data and AI Strategy

Western Governors University; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for the Data and AI Strategy Course Congruency Check project. This 100% remote, part-time independent contractor role leverages real-world IT and data experience to evaluate course alignment and student success prompts.

The position is remote within the United States and involves about 5 hours of work with compensation of $375. If selected, you will receive next steps by email.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in information technology or information technology management (earned in last ten years).
• More than seven years working experience as an IT executive at a director level or higher and/or faculty teaching master program in IT or IT management.
• Background/previous role must involve data, data analysis, etc. and any mention of artificial intelligence is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Scope of work: Stakeholders look at course curriculum and assessments and provide feedback on alignment. They perform a side-by-side comparison, answering one simple question: "Does the course provide adequate information for students to be successful on each task prompt?"

Skills

Data analysis

IT leadership

Academic teaching

Education

Master's degree in IT

Job description

Western Governors University (WGU) is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to participate in our Data and AI Strategy Course Congruency Check project. This position is 100% remote.

Subject Matter Experts provide valuable real-world knowledge and experience in the design and development of the degree programs and courses we offer our students.

This is a part-time/project-based position in which you would work with WGU as an Independent Contractor.

Must reside in the United States.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree or above in information technology or information technology management (earned in last ten years).
• More than seven years working experience as an IT executive at a director level or higher and/or faculty teaching master program in IT or IT management.
• Background/previous role must involve data, data analysis, etc. and any mention of artificial intelligence is ideal.

Project Information

• Tentative Dates: 11/11/26 to 11/17/26 (Subject to slight change)
• Location: Remote
• Time commitment: Approximately 5 hours.
• Compensation: $375
• Other compensation and benefits: This position is for an independent contractor and is not eligible for other compensation or benefits.
• Scope of work: Stakeholders look at course curriculum and assessments and provide feedback on alignment. They perform a side-by-side comparison, answering one simple question: "Does the course provide adequate information for students to be successful on each task prompt?"
• Application Deadline: 11/04/26

If you are selected, you will receive an email with the next steps to join the project. If you do not hear from us, it is because we have either filled the position or your experience/degree did not match the criteria.