What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subject Matter Expert in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) position at Magellan Learning Solutions?
Magellan Learning Solutions seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for current online course development projects for a graduate program, specifically individuals with expertise in Geographic Information Science (GIScience), geospatial data science, spatial data analytics, visualization, and mapping.
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the academic authority in an academic course design project.
Because these are graduate-level courses, a PhD is required.
The SME will produce content for online courses and work closely with a Magellan instructional designer. They will meet weekly with the designer over a period of time and produce weekly deliverables to meet the project deadline. They will engage in an ongoing process of editing and revision, incorporating guidance from the instructional designer. Professionalism, collaboration, and responsiveness to feedback are a must.
SMEs are expected to produce original course material and adhere to guidelines and expectations set by the client institution and Magellan Learning Solutions. Their finished product will reflect industry best practices, including relevant, research-based, and current content and materials, authentic assessment measures, and meaningful student engagement.
Successful SMEs are self-motivated, diligent, deadline-driven, and passionate about student learning.
Qualifications: SMEs at the graduate level must have a terminal degree in the discipline.
The compensation for SMEs varies by client, discipline, degree level, and course level.
Often SMEs have the opportunity to teach the course they develop for the client institution.
Magellan Learning Solutions was founded in 2017. It has grown steadily since then, now employing a team of personnel who can address all areas of the educational experience. Magellan exists to support its clients’ educational missions with tailored curricular and operational solutions to help them thrive. While most of Magellan’s clients occupy the higher educational space, others provide instruction and education outside of formal educational structures.
Magellan prides itself on being a small business that develops close relationships with its clients, tailoring its work to suit the client’s needs and vision. Magellan strives to operate with integrity, keeping learners at the center of the educational experience and delivering on its promises via practical, solution-oriented interventions.