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Remote Subject Matter Expert – Homeland Security – Homeland Defense and Civil Support Jobs in Huntsville, TX at Sam Houston State University
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Named after Texas’ legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Remote Subject Matter Expert – Homeland Security – Homeland Defense and Civil Support
Requisition
202400040F
Rank
Part-Time
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
$20,000 estimated maximum. Payment processed based on completed phase of development. This is a remote, part-time, 1099 contract/consultant position.
Position Category
Position Type
College
College of Criminal Justice
Department
Office of the Dean – Criminal Justice
Open Date
03/04/2024
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38418
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Jana Richie
Title
Search Committee Chair
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Contact Phone
936-294-3965
Contact Email
[email protected]
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) work closely with our Dean’s office and members of our course design team who facilitate the timely course development, ensuring content meets expectations. The SME designs the course, aligned to SHSU’s mission and outcomes, for later delivery via asynchronous online instruction. As a result, this contract for the SME is independent of any potential teaching of the course.
Scope of work:
Time Commitment – The successful candidate will begin work immediately upon approval of all contracts. The time commitment for this project should be 9 months or less.
Development – A) Work with Project Manager and SHSU Online to adhere to pre-defined goals and development timelines. B) Identify and curate course materials, in support of learning outcomes, in the form of open educational resources (OER) or other widely accessible public supplementary course content. C) Lesson level learning checks edited, and content reviewed to ensure alignment.
Design – A) Collaborate with SHSU Online on the development of media-rich lessons which include video lecture, dramatization, infographic, and other visual teaching aids. B) Design, identify and develop industry-related assessment tasks and relevant scenarios, rubric, and connection to assessment activities for unit-level formative items. C) Provide the University with the finalized course, pursuant to the timeline.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Master’s degree (terminal degree preferred) in Security Studies, Political Science, Law, Criminal Justice, or closely-related fields.
Experience Required for the Position
The successful course developer should have a strong background in one or more practitioner fields within the Homeland Security Enterprise.
Other Requirements for the Position
Terms and Expectations – A) The course must meet quality standard guidelines as outlined by SHSUOnline Course Design Rubric. B) In preparation of course materials, the contractor/consultant agrees to abide by U.S. copyright law. C) The course will be developed in Blackboard Learning Management System. D) Materials developed for the courses will be owned exclusively by SHSU. SHSU retains the exclusive right to use the course and its materials for any lawful purpose.
Special Instructions Summary
To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online at: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/ and should include a cover letter and a current vitae addressed to: Jana Richie ([email protected]), College of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed.
This is a remote, part-time, 1099 contract/consultant position.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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Title: Remote Subject Matter Expert – Homeland Security – Homeland Defense and Civil Support
Company: Sam Houston State University
Location: Huntsville, TX
