Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Doctor of Business Administration Program
Excelsior University
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Contribute to our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program through curriculum development and course instruction
- Work collaboratively with our Instructional Design and Development (IDD) team to create high-quality, standardized courses for doctoral-level business practitioners
- Provide subject matter expertise while adhering to Excelsior's instructional design standards, templates, and workflows
- Create original content specifically for Excelsior University that reflects deep expertise and aligns with learning outcomes
- Develop comprehensive learning materials including module outcomes, lessons, discussions, activities, assessments, rubrics, and immersive learning experiences
- Maintain consistent availability throughout the 14-week development process (approximately 100 hours for graduate courses)
- Participate in live, collaborative Zoom meetings during regular business hours (2-4 hours per week)
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, EdD) required
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field relevant to specific course expertise required
- Minimum 10-15 years of high-level industry experience in senior executive, consulting, or specialized professional roles
- Demonstrated thought leadership in one or more of the specific DBA course areas listed above
- C-suite executive experience, senior consulting roles, or equivalent strategic leadership positions
- Proven track record of applying theoretical concepts to solve complex business challenges
- Experience working with doctoral students or teaching doctoral-level courses preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional subject matter expertise
- Understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based education
- Familiarity with online and hybrid learning environments preferred
- Commitment to academic rigor and scholarly standards
Benefits
- Flexible remote work
- Professional development opportunities and conference attendance support
- Access to university resources and libraries
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and academic professionals
- Potential for ongoing teaching opportunities with competitive adjunct rates
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
curriculum developmentcourse instructioncontent creationlearning materials developmentassessment designrubric developmentimmersive learning experiencesadult learning principlescompetency-based educationtheoretical concepts application
Soft Skills
collaborationsubject matter expertisethought leadershipstrategic leadershipproblem-solvingcommitment to academic rigorscholarly standardsavailabilitycommunicationteamwork
Certifications
Doctoral degreePhDDBAEdD