Economics Subject Matter Expert; SME Reviewer

Overview

Economics Subject Matter Expert (SME Reviewer) – Sepal. Contract role for experienced economics educators/researchers to document professional practice, develop screening criteria, and produce case studies to define benchmarks in economics education.

Requires a master’s or higher in economics (or related), minimum four years of teaching/research experience, proficiency with econometric software, and residence in the U.S. or Canada. Remote, asynchronous work with paid trial, compensated $55–$85/hr plus potential bonuses and biweekly payments.

Sepal is conducting a qualitative research study to define benchmarks of professional excellence in economics education. We are looking for experienced professionals to contribute their expertise through structured documentation of their work, creation of domain specific screening criteria, and development of high quality case studies. Selected contributors will help shape an industry informed framework for evaluating economics education expertise, with a focus on real world practices, decision making, and professional judgment.

• Economics Professor
• Microeconomics Instructor
• Macroeconomics Lecturer
• Econometrics Teacher
• Applied Economics Faculty
• Economic Policy Instructor

• Master's degree or higher in Economics, Applied Economics, or a closely related quantitative field
• Minimum 4 years of full time professional teaching or research experience in economics
• Proficiency in econometric software and quantitative research methods
• Published research or policy analysis experience (preferred)
• Fluent in English
• Currently residing in the United States or Canada
• Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities
• Comfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents)
• Able to work independently and follow written instructions

• Share your professional journey, research interests, and teaching philosophy
• Help define field specific evaluation criteria used in economics faculty hiring and research assessment
• Document at least one substantial research project, course innovation, or policy analysis, including context, methodology, challenges, and outcomes
• Participate in short feedback or calibration sessions as needed

• $55 to $85 per hour, depending on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributions
• Begins with a paid trial period
• Paid every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours
• Fully remote and async friendly, work at your own pace within flexible deadlines
• Location:
  
  United States or Canada