Subject Matter Expert - Temp/Casual

Position Overview

The Curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) position (Temp/Casual, 0001) is a University employee positioned in the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the School of Social Work. CASCW has joined the Department of Children, Youth, Families (DCYF) in a joint project to co-create and operate the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA). This position actively supports and advances the Universityâ™s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Curriculum Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports the development of curriculum with staff curriculum developers at the MNCWTA while providing knowledge and expertise within training content. This includes professional and personal knowledge related to child welfare practice.  We rely on the SME to inform, share, and participate in various stages of the curriculum development process across course development. 

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. 

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate 100%    

• Collaborates with curriculum development team on the proposed scope and sequence of the content within the training section and how the section fits within the topic and overall course
• Reviews and commits to deliverables that support project timelines
• The ability to Identify and explain how contributions to curriculum are aligned with the Minnesota Child Welfare Practice Competencies, and associated learning objectives.
• Provides perspectives, ideas and suggestions to the curriculum development team on topics including but not limited to: training scripts, activities, self-paced learning content, and application-based scenarios. 
• Utilizes job aids, resources, and other materials to support contributions to curriculum.
• In some cases, provides support through development of video, scenario and story production by sharing knowledge and expertise
• Has availability for consultation at various times during the design and development phase beyond the formal meeting structure.
• Attends the Kick-off Meeting, The Mid-point check-in during the Design phase, the Curriculum Review meeting near the end of Development, and any other meetings upon request.