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1099 Contract College Faculty and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for 2025 Courses

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StraighterLine is seeking qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with a Master’s degree to assist in the development of engaging online course content for various college-level courses slated for 2025.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Responsibilities: Responsibilities include the redevelopment of course content, curriculum design, and assignment development for multiple college-level courses.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Skills: Required skills include strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with Google Suite, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in the discipline, teaching experience, and experience in curriculum design.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Location: This position is remote with asynchronous work and some required meetings.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Compensation: $35 - $35 / Hourly



At StraighterLine we are on a mission to help students succeed!

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StraighterLine is the leading provider of high-quality, affordable, online courses that help learners earn college credit and meet their professional goals. Each year, 150,000 learners take one of StraighterLine’s 215 courses to upskill into new careers or earn credit from over 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide. StraighterLine works with institutions and corporate partners to provide their students and employees with flexible education options that allow them to work and learn at their own pace. Visit www.straighterline.com for more information.

StraighterLine is looking for qualified subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist the Academics team with the (re)development of high quality, evidence-based, and engaging content, across our entire college-level course catalog for 2025. 

In this role, you will have the fun of engaging with an awesome team and innovating with multiple creative components related to curriculum and course assessment & design, as well as assignment development and intentional student interactions/pulse points.

The following courses will be up for revision in 2025. If you meet the eligibility requirements for more than one course/discipline, please feel free to apply for consideration for multiple courses. When applying, please indicate what course(s) you specifically want to be considered for. *As this posting is applicable to the entirety of 2025, we may reach out to you at any point, throughout the year.

ART101: Art Appreciation

BIO101: Introduction to Biology

BIO101L: Introduction to Biology Lab

BUS105: Business Communication

CHEM101L: General Chemistry I Lab

CIV103: Survey of World History

COMP101: Computer Literacy

CS101: Introduction to Programming (C++, Java, and Python)

ENG099: Developmental Writing

ENG101: English Composition I

ENG102: English Composition II

ETHICS101: Introduction to Ethics

GENETICS101: Basic Genetics

GENETICS101L: Basic Genetics Lab

GEOG101: World Geography

HR101: Human Resources Management

MARKETING101: Introduction to Marketing

MAT099: Introductory Algebra

MAT102: Quantitative Reasoning

MAT150: Business Statistics

MED101: First Aid/CPR

MEDTERM101: Medical Terminology

NURS101L: Nursing Lab

PE101: Personal Fitness and Wellness

PHARM103: Pharmacology

PHIL101: Introduction to Philosophy

PHY250: General Physics I

PHY250L: General Physics I Lab

PSY120: Life-Span Development

SPAN101: Spanish I

SPAN102: Spanish II

USHIST101: United States History I

USHIST102: United States History II

Requirements for Eligibility

  • Master’s degree or higher in the course discipline
  • Teaching experience in the course discipline
  • Experience in curriculum design & development for college-level courses
  • Patience with deadline-driven projects that may warrant fast turnaround and iterative development
  • Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently, throughout all phases of a project
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented mindset, and ability to scaffold project work within multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to disseminate course-related information to a wide range of professional audiences (academic and non-academic) and across multiple departments
  • Familiarity with the Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets) 

Bonus Skills We Value

  • Familiarity with online learning theories, andragogy/pedagogy, Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction, and promising practices related to building engaging and interactive asynchronous learning experiences
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS)
  • Flexibility to pivot, if/when a project changes according to design iterations
  • Evidence-based instructional design (ID) skills
  • College-level and online teaching experience

Additional Information:

  • Educational Requirements: Master’s degree or higher in the discipline. 
  • Work Environment: Mostly asynchronous & independent work, with a few daytime planning meetings and email communications required.
  • Pay: 1099 Contract SME work is billed hourly, at the rate of $35.00 an hour.
  • Future State: While this position is not in any way connected with full-time potential, this SME will potentially have an opportunity to become a 1099 contract faculty grader in this course, once launched. 
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