Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Social Work Programs
Western Governors University (WGU) is seeking qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Social Work to contribute to the ongoing development and review of curriculum within our planned Social Work courses. SMEs bring critical professional and academic expertise to ensure that WGU courses align with accreditation standards, current professional practice, and the needs of today’s social work students.
This is a part-time/project-based position, where you would work with WGU as an Independent Contractor. Must reside in the United States.
Role Overview
SMEs in Social Work provide specialized expertise to ensure course content reflects current best practices, aligns with CSWE accreditation standards, and supports competency-based education. This includes reviewing course materials, ensuring alignment between assignments and learning objectives, and contributing feedback on curriculum improvements.
Qualifications
Required
- Must have a social work license and a listed license# on the provided Resume/CV.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Minimum 5–7 years of professional social work practice experience.
- Experience teaching or developing coursework in higher education or an online learning environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Social work practice (individuals, groups, or communities), Policy and advocacy, Clinical assessment and intervention, Human behavior and the social environment (HBSE), Social work research and evaluation, Diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice
Preferred
- Doctoral degree (DSW, PhD, or EdD) in Social Work or a closely related field.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard.
- Research or scholarly experience, including publications or conference presentations.
- Experience mentoring or training social work faculty or professionals.
Compensation & Commitment
- Compensation is project-based and depends on scope and deliverables.
- Fully remote, self-paced, and partially asynchronous.
- Project timeline is tentative and may be adjusted as needed.
How to Apply
Apply directly through WGU Worksuite.
If selected, a WGU representative will contact you with next steps and project details.
If you do not receive a response, it may indicate that all roles have been filled or your qualifications did not align with current project needs.
Must have a social work license, MSW from CSWE-accredited program, 5-7 years professional social work practice, and experience teaching or developing higher education coursework.
Key Responsibilities
- reviewing course materials
- aligning assignments
- contributing feedback
Skills & Tools
Canvas, Blackboard
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Part Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Languages: English
About Western Governors University
A university developing competency-based online courses with subject matter experts. — Industry: Education