Subject Matter Expert in Developmental Psychology

Paycom - ATS; New Gloucester (ME); Remote; USD 5,600 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Environmental University seeks an experienced Subject Matter Expert to develop the PSYC 2050 Developmental Psychology course. You will shape content, activities, and assessments for a five-week, asynchronous undergraduate offering.

You will collaborate with an academic dean and learning designer to deliver accessible, evidence-based materials; emphasize culture, trauma, resilience, and environmental influences. This is a remote, 100% online adjunct role.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Psychology, Human Development, Developmental Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field.
• Strong ability to explain complex psychological concepts clearly to undergraduates.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on course scope and learning outcomes.
• Select/design content for lifespan development.
• Translate research into engaging instructional materials.
• Develop applied assignments linking concepts to real-world contexts.
• Collaborate with leadership and learning designers in iterative development.
• Ensure content reflects current scholarship on culture, trauma, resilience, and environment.
• Incorporate inclusive perspectives representing diverse populations.

Skills

Communication skills

Explain complex concepts

Remote collaboration

Deadline-oriented

Education

Advanced degree in Psychology/Developmental field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Off Premise - New Gloucester, ME 00000, Salary Range: $500.00 - $2,500.00, Subject Matter Expert in Developmental Psychology

About Unity:

At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Our unique model combines a functional hierarchy and project-based structure through our four Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to promote collaboration and innovation (Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, Unity @ Pineland). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online. Our innovative and inclusive culture prepares students to tackle real-world challenges and cultivate the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders who can make a positive impact on our world.

Our Mission:

We are dedicated to delivering quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and inspire individuals from all walks of life to steward sustainable ecosystems.

About Enterprise Education:

Enterprise Education provides an entirely asynchronous, online learning experience that adapts to the unique circumstances of each student. Our fully accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as non-degree credits, empower learners to shape their own educational journey. With 8 five-week terms for undergraduates and 5 eight-week terms for graduate students, our model offers unparalleled flexibility. You can learn at your own pace, and take breaks as needed. By using your everyday environment as your laboratory, you'll integrate your studies into your daily life. This makes our education ideal for busy professionals who seek to advance their careers while still honoring their commitments. We are committed to empowering our students to become the changemakers our world needs, wherever they are.

The Opportunity:

Unity Environmental University Career Edge seeks enthusiastic and experienced individuals to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the development of undergraduate courses within our Workplace Readiness curriculum. These courses are part of Unity’s innovative, workforce-aligned academic model and are delivered in five-week terms as asynchronous, online courses designed for diverse learners.

SMEs will collaborate closely with an academic dean and a learning experience designer to shape course content, learning activities, and assessments that are engaging, applied, and accessible to undergraduate learners.

Course to Be Developed

PSYC 2050 Developmental Psychology

This course examines human development from infancy through older adulthood, emphasizing the interaction of biological, psychological, social, and ecological factors. Students explore how identity, attachment, learning, resilience, and adaptation unfold across the lifespan. Special attention is given to developmental differences, trauma, cultural contexts, environmental stressors, and sociopolitical influences on development and well-being.

Students will:

• Describe key developmental theories and stages across the human lifespan
• Analyze how environmental and social contexts influence psychological development
• Examine the effects of trauma and chronic stress on development and adaptation
• Compare developmental experiences across cultural and ecological contexts
• Apply lifespan development concepts to support resilience and well-being across age groups

Role Responsibilities

• Advise on course scope and specific learning outcomes
• Select and/or design content that supports student understanding of lifespan development
• Translate developmental psychology research into engaging, student-centered instructional materials
• Develop applied assignments that connect developmental concepts to real-world contexts and case studies
• Collaborate with academic leadership and learning designers in an iterative development process
• Ensure content reflects current scholarship related to culture, trauma, resilience, and environmental influences on development
• Incorporate inclusive perspectives representing diverse developmental experiences and populations

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Psychology, Human Development, Developmental Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated expertise in lifespan development theory and research
• Strong understanding of the influence of social, cultural, ecological, and environmental factors on human development
• Ability to explain complex psychological concepts clearly for undergraduate learners
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create clear, student-facing instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a remote environment
• Proficiency with standard computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel) and familiarity with modern productivity tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring adult or undergraduate learners
• Background in online or distance education
• Expertise in trauma-informed practice, resilience, or stress research
• Experience working with diverse cultural and age populations
• Familiarity with environmental psychology, climate-related stressors, or ecological influences on well-being
• Personal commitment to sustainability, workforce development, and Unity’s environmental mission

The Location

Unity University's distance education curriculum is 100% online. Our Distance Education Adjuncts will teach remotely.

Benefits

This is a 1099 position and is not eligible for benefits.