Subject Matter Expert - STEM

Our client is seeking a highly knowledgeable Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in STEM fields to contribute to curriculum development in Bloemfontein. You will leverage your deep expertise to review, validate, and help create educational content, ensuring its accuracy, relevance, and pedagogical effectiveness. This contract role is ideal for experienced professionals or academics looking to apply their knowledge in an educational context and influence the learning materials used by students.

You will work collaboratively with our instructional design team to bring content to life.

• Provide expert review and validation of STEM-related educational content.
• Contribute to the development of new curriculum materials, including lesson plans, assessments, and explanatory content.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure content is accurate, up-to-date, and pedagogically sound.
• Assist in identifying and sourcing relevant resources and examples for STEM topics.
• Participate in content development meetings and provide expert insights.
• Ensure alignment of content with relevant academic standards and learning objectives.

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a relevant STEM industry or academic research.
• Proven ability to explain complex STEM concepts clearly and concisely.
• Experience in curriculum development or educational content creation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and collaboration abilities.

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for flexible remote and in-office work.
• Opportunity to shape educational content in critical STEM fields.
• Flexible engagement, ideal for professionals seeking project-based work.
• Contribution to a leading educational initiative in Bloemfontein.