Subject Matter Experts needed for Product Design project

Western Governors University; United States; Remote; USD 426,195 - 607,005; Part time

Job summary

A well-established online university is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for a Product Design project. This part-time, remote position involves assessing course content and collaborating with staff to enhance student assessment preparedness. Candidates should have a Master's degree in IT or an MBA and a minimum of seven years' experience in product management. The compensation for this role is $375.00 for approximately 5 hours of work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields, earned within the last ten years.
• 7+ years of director-level experience in product management or faculty teaching master program in IT management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Course Congruence Check to ensure course content meets assessment requirements.
• Evaluate rubric aspects for task suitability.
• Coordinate with WGU staff for project meetings and communication.

Skills

Experience in product management

Effective communication

Collaboration with team

Education

Master’s degree in information technology or related field

Job description

Subject Matter Expert – Product Design Project

Western Governors University (WGU) is seeking an independent contractor to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a Product Design CCC project. This position is 100% remote and part‑time/project‑based.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Course Congruence Check to determine if course content adequately prepares students for assessment requirements.
• Assess rubric aspects for appropriateness to assessment and task requirements.
• Collaborate with WGU staff to schedule meetings as needed and facilitate communication throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in information technology, information technology management, or an MBA with experience in IT (earned in last ten years).
• Minimum of seven years of director‑level or higher experience in product management or faculty teaching master program in IT management.

Project Information

• Dates: 10/22 to 10/28 (subject to slight change)
• Application Deadline: 10/15
• Location: Remote
• Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $375.00
• Benefits: Independent contractor; not eligible for other compensation or benefits.

Expectations & Next Steps

If you are chosen, 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 all the spots, or your experience/degree did not match the criteria.

Thank you for your interest.