Data Structures/Data Base Subject Matter Expert

Description

Cleary University invites candidates to apply for the contract position of Data Structures/Data Base Subject Matter Expert (SME). The academic team at Cleary University seeks a dynamic student-focused expert possessing a successful academic and professional record of championing a strong, vibrant, and relevant undergraduate educational experiences of exceptional quality. In particular, the Data Structures/Data Base SME will possess expertise and professional experience in:

• Foundational data structures
• Data base design
• Data base implementation

Fulfilling Cleary University’s Mission to “provide an intimate and inclusive, student-centered business education that instills the values of The Cleary Mind™ in our community”, the Data Structures/Data Base SME works closely with leadership, faculty, and instructional design personnel to design and create courses to be offered to our student populations, which are comprised of traditional students, student athletes, and returning adult students across a variety of instructional modalities.

The Data Structures/Data Base SME combines their formal education, professional knowledge, and real-world experience to guide content development in the course design process. Working closely with academic leadership, faculty, and instructional designers, the Data Structures/Data Base SME designs, creates, and selects one or more of the following program and course elements:

• Course materials (e.g., textbooks, articles, videos, and online course curations).
• Course assignments (e.g., discussion questions, presentations, applied analyses, and culminating projects).
• With the course offered online, course materials and assignments must also be accessible to students and faculty online.

With the assistance of an instructional designer, the Data Structures/Data Base SME will ensure Cleary students explore appropriate content and apply their knowledge to meet course-level outcomes and create weekly learning objectives branched out from the main course objectives. The Data Structures/Data Base SME will consult with leadership, faculty, and instructional designers to ensure consistency of new development with existing Cleary programs and courses, along with key elements of Cleary’s plan for the assessment of student learning.

The contract position can be remote or based in the Howell, MI, area. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt and will continue to be accepted until the contract position is filled.

Expected Time Commitments and Potential Compensation

The Data Structures/Data Base SME will work directly with a Cleary instructional designer throughout the term of the contract project, including the following time commitments and potential compensation:

• Participate in a weekly meeting with an instructional designer to discuss program and course development progress (ranging from 4 to 8 weeks per course, with each meeting of 30 to 60 minutes duration).
• Research, develop, or revise course materials (ranging from 3 to 5 hours each week).
• Participate in consultation with leadership and faculty (ranging 1 to 2 hours total).
• Potential Compensation (depends on the SME contract specifics)
  • Design and develop content for a course ($600 to $800 per course, depending on course length in the instructional session)

Qualifications and Skills Required

• An earned master’s degree from an institutionally (i.e., regionally) accredited institution in computer science, information technology, or a closely-related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of current and relevant professional experience in data structures/data bases and application development.
• A minimum of one year teaching experience teaching undergraduate data structures/data base courses at the university/college level.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and other software programs for communicating, creating, and maintaining spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.

Employment Classification: The Data Structures/Data Base SME will be a contract employee.

Reports To: Cleary University Manager of Instructional Design

Available: February 2025

Application Instructions: Visit https://cleary.edu/about-cleary/employment/

Complete application including a cover letter that addresses the position responsibilities (including prior experience as a SME), required qualifications, and required skills, along with a current resume/CV.

Diversity

Cleary University is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. Cleary University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.