Subject Matter Expert for Organizational Systems and Healthcare Transformation

Western Governors University; United States; Remote; USD 455,000 - 647,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Independent contractor

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for our Organizational Systems and Healthcare Transformation course development project. This 100% remote, independent contractor role requires residency in the United States and offers compensation of $400 for approximately 8 hours of work over two weeks.

The SME will provide real-world healthcare education experience, contribute to course and assessment development, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of MSN or Psych background in healthcare setting.
• Minimum two years of experience in teaching or course content development for online education.
• Minimum three years’ experience with assessment and/or course development for online courses.
• Minimum three years’ experience with online and/or competency-based education.
• In-depth understanding of licensure requirements for nursing programs at the bachelor’s level.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, high-quality educational content for online courses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align curriculum with regulatory standards and market needs.
• Contribute to course design, assessment development, and instructional materials.

Education

MSN / Psychology background in healthcare

Job description

Western Governors University (WGU) is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to participate in our Organizational Systems and Healthcare Transformation course development 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

• Minimum of MSN or Psych background in healthcare setting
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience. Teaching and/or course content development experience in content development (each may be unique).
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in assessment development and/or course development for online courses.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience with online and/or competency-based education.
• Licensure Knowledge: In-depth understanding of state and national licensure requirements for nursing programs at the bachelor’s level.
• Program Development: Experience in developing and implementing educational programs aligned with regulatory standards and market needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong collaboration skills to work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program offerings.

Conditions of engagement

• Content must be original. Do not reproduce material from your employer, clients, published cases, or licensed sources. Composite scenarios must not be identifiable as a real company or event.
• Do not include confidential or proprietary information from any current or former employer or client.

Project Information

• Tentative Dates: 11/16/26 to 11/27/26 (Subject to slight change)
• Location: Remote
• Time commitment: Approximately 8 hours
• Compensation: $400
• Other compensation and benefits: This position is for an independent contractor and is not eligible for other compensation or benefits.
• Scope of work: SMEs will work 4 hours a week, 2 weeks total.
• Meetings/Workshops: As needed
• Application Deadline: 11/13/26

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.