This week we’ve discussed another avenue for online adjuncts–Subject Matter Expert jobs. Subject matter experts provide academic content for distance education companies and universities who are creating standardized, accreditation-worthy online courses. If you are a member of the AdjunctWorld community, you are likely a very qualified Subject Matter Expert! Yesterday’s article, 4 Benefits of Being a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Subject Matter Expert
4 Benefits of Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Working as a subject matter expert (SME) in your field is a great way for adjunct instructors to supplement their income or widen their job search. When considering if a job as an SME is right for you, consider the following perks: 1) Course creation is fun! I’m a teacher and I will admit that… Read more »
What is a Subject Matter Expert (SME)?
You might have noticed the acronym “SME” in the titles of some of our job postings on AdjunctWorld. This acronym stands for “subject matter expert” and represents work that differs from a traditional online teaching role, bleeding more into the realm of online course development. What is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and how might… Read more »
Subject Matter Expert: Another Money-Making Opportunity for Adjuncts
Ask an adjunct about the ratio of online jobs to online teachers seeking those jobs and she’ll let out a sigh of exasperation. Ask one who teaches within a popular discipline, like psychology and business, and he’ll do the same with an added eye roll for effect. This is the position we find ourselves in—many,… Read more »