Subject Matter Expert for Introduction to Psychology
Western Governors University is looking for qualified Subject Matter Experts to help us with the development of our Introduction to Psychology course. This is a part-time/project-based position where you would be working with WGU as an Independent Contractor.
Purpose: Look at course curriculum and assessments and provide feedback on alignment for educational products and/or provide feedback for current educational products.
Key Responsibilities:
- In the Course Congruence Check, stakeholders look at course curriculum and assessments and provide feedback on alignment.
- Perform a side-by-side comparison, answering one simple question: "Does the course provide adequate information for students to be successful on each task prompt?" Reviewers answer "yes" or "no" for each prompt on the assessment.
- Provide feedback on whether they feel that each rubric aspect appropriately measures candidate competence of the corresponding task prompt.
- Review will use some or all of the following: Word Documents, Google Documents, Excel spreadsheets. Review may involve a full review of course content.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree (minimum) in Psychology or a related field PhD preferred
- 3-5 years teaching experience in higher education
Time Commitment:
- The project commits 8.5 hours.
- 10/15/2026-10/23/2026
Compensation:
- $425.00 per project.
Master's degree in Psychology or related field required, PhD preferred; 3-5 years higher education teaching experience; project-based independent contractor role.
Key Responsibilities
- reviewing course alignment
- providing feedback
- comparing assessments
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Part Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 425 – 425 / year
- Languages: English
About Western Governors University
A university developing and reviewing educational products and courses. — Industry: Education