Subject Matter Expert Advisor - Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems

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Work type: Part-Time
Location: Remote
Categories: Drexel University, School of Education

JOB OVERVIEW

Through the ALLIED Hub (Advocacy, Leadership, Learning, Implementation & Education Policy), the Subject Matter Expert Advisor will provide specialized content expertise for doctoral-level EdD courses within the concentration Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems Change. This role is advisory and contributory, supporting Lead Course Subject Matter Experts by ensuring conceptual accuracy and research-to-practice coherence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Providing strategic, content-level guidance to support the development of leadership-focused doctoral coursework.
• Collaborating closely with the Lead Course Subject Matter Expert, with the primary architect of the course.
• Reviewing and providing expert feedback on detailed weekly syllabi.
• Validating leadership-focused learning outcomes.
• Recommending seminal and current research sources.
• Reviewing lecture outlines or scripts for accuracy and leadership framing.
• Recording a limited number of lecture segments if requested.
• Curating supplemental leadership-focused resources.
• Teach or co-teach the course during its first offering as requested.
• Determining resources or handouts that could also support the ALLIED Hub.
• Writing for the ALLIED Hub Substack if requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or Doctoral degree (doctoral preferred)
• Specialized expertise relevant to course content
• Experience applying research in leadership or systems contexts

LOCATION:

Remote

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV along with a letter of interest. Please make sure you upload your CV and cover letter when submitting your application.

Advertised: Jan 29 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 28 2027 Eastern Standard Time

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