Subject Matter Expert (Independent Contractor) - Human Performance & Performance Analytics (Remote)

Northwestern Health Sciences University; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) seeks an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Human Performance, Sport Science, and Performance Data Analytics to co-create an innovative Master of Health Science in Human Performance. The SME will design curriculum, map degree framework, identify courses, and advise on trends, PLA, and credentialing to align with workforce needs and career outcomes.

The role focuses on developing the data analytics specialization, ensuring academic rigor,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Exercise Science, Human Performance, Sport Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Data Analytics, Strength & Conditioning, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, or related field
• Experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, tactical performance, clinical performance, or applied sport science environments
• Expertise in athlete monitoring systems, wearable technologies, performance testing, and/or performance analytics platforms
• Data analytics competency, especially as it relates to human performance
• Experience in higher education curriculum development, preferred
• Strong understanding of industry demands and emerging technologies
• Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the Master of Health Science in Human Performance curriculum with internal experts and stakeholders
• Develop content for the data analytics specialization within the program
• Advise on industry trends, competencies, and workforce alignment
• Support PLA processes and mapping
• Advise on certifications and credentialing pathways
• Recommend instructional materials, assessments, and delivery methods
• Ensure academic rigor, industry relevance, and applied learning integration
• Participate in planning meetings and curriculum reviews
• Identify and connect additional SMEs or industry partners as needed
• Support development of quality pathways, partnerships, and experiential opportunities

Skills

Athlete monitoring

Wearable tech

Data analytics

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Industry experience

Education

Advanced degree in Exercise Science / related field

Tools

Performance analytics platforms

Job description

NWHSU is seeking an experienced and visionary Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Human Performance, Sport Science, and Performance Data Analytics to collaborate in the development of an innovative graduate-level academic program: the Master of Health (MHS) Science in Human Performance.

The Master of Health Science in Human Performance prepares graduates to support performance, readiness, and recovery through interdisciplinary, evidence-informed approaches. The curriculum integrates sport science theory, needs analysis, assessment and monitoring, and performance data interpretation to prepare graduates for careers in sport, clinical, and applied human performance settings.

Position Information:

The SME will provide consultation and leadership in the design and development of the program in collaboration with the internal experts, faculty, instructional designers, and other internal/external stakeholders. They will be responsible for creating curriculum for the data analytics specialization in the MHS in Human Performance.

• Build upon and refine current curriculum strategy, mapping, and degree framework
• Identify, refine, and develop courses and content
• Advise on industry trends, competencies, and workforce alignment
• Support & advise Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) processes and mapping
• Support & advise on certifications and credentialing pathways aligned with career outcomes
• Recommend instructional materials, assessments, and delivery methodologies
• Ensure academic rigor, industry relevance, and applied learning integration
• Participate in scheduled planning meetings and curriculum reviews
• Identify and connect additional SMEs or industry partners as needed
• Support development of quality pathways, partnerships, and experiential opportunities

This is a non-benefits eligible, independent contractor agreement.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Exercise Science, Human Performance, Sport Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Data Analytics, Strength & Conditioning, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, or related field
• Experience working in collegiate athletics, professional sports, tactical performance, clinical performance, or applied sport science environments
• Expertise in athlete monitoring systems, wearable technologies, performance testing, and/or performance analytics platforms
• Competency and expert in data analytics, particularly in how it relates to human performanceExperience in higher education curriculum development, preferred
• Strong understanding of current industry demands and emerging technologies
• Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams

Targeted Professional Backgrounds:

We welcome candidates with experience and degrees to support their expertise in areas such as:

• Athletic Training
• Applied Performance Specialist
• Chripractic
• Clinical Performance Specialist
• Exercise Physiologist
• Human Performance Director
• Performance Data Analyst
• Physical Therapy
• Researcher or Faculty in Human Performance or Sport Science
• Sport Science
• Strength & Conditioning Coach

The ideal candidate brings both academic and industry experience and understands how to bridge science, technology, and real-world application into a rigorous and market-relevant graduate curriculum rooted in human performance data analytics.

Compensation: $4,500 per class

NWHSU Overview:

Founded in 1941, NWHSU is a progressive institution educating the next generation of health care professionals. While the institution's history is rooted in the chiropractic profession, NWHSU now focuses more broadly on integrative care, health, and wellness. In addition to our Doctor of Chiropractic, we offer a Doctor of Acupuncture with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Masters' offerings in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Functional and Integrative Nutrition, and Integrative Care, and undergraduate offerings in massage therapy, health sciences, and allied health professions - medical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, radiation therapy, and radiologic technology. We are a mission- and vision-driven university and intend to be a leader in creating integrative care solutions.