Lead Course Subject Matter Expert - Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems Change

JOB OVERVIEW

Through the ALLIED Hub (Advocacy, Leadership, Learning, Implementation & Education Policy), the Lead Course Subject Matter Expert will serve as the primary academic and instructional lead for a doctoral-level EdD course within the concentration Leadership in Literacy Science & Systems Change. This role is responsible for the design, development, and instructional integrity of the course and prepares school and district leaders to implement evidence-based literacy practices at scale.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serving as the primary architect of the course, leading the development of leadership-focused content that meets doctoral-level expectations.
• Collaborating closely with a Subject Matter Expert Advisor and a Drexel faculty member to ensure the course is conceptually sound, grounded in research-to-practice coherence, and fully aligned with University academic standards and guidelines.
• Working closely with an assigned Instructional Designer who will provide a predetermined course template, format, and guidelines;
• Establishing course-level and weekly learning objectives are required in every course;
• Creating the detailed weekly course syllabus, including the course description exactly as it appears in the Drexel University Course Catalog;
• Providing a clear overview of the course purpose, structure, and key components so that future instructors have guidance on course design and instructional intent;
• Introducing and framing weekly overview concepts aligned with leadership development and doctoral-level expectations;
• Specifying course-level and weekly learning objectives that clearly identify what students should know and be able to do upon completion of the course, modules, or activities;
• Developing leadership-focused assignments, learning activities, and assessments, including both formative and summative evaluations, to reinforce key concepts and support research-to-practice application;
• Curating and gathering instructional content and required and recommended readings (e.g., scholarly articles, online resources, visuals, videos, presentations) aligned with doctoral-level rigor; all content must meet accessibility standards for students with disabilities;
• Designing and recording weekly course lectures and creating quizzes or knowledge checks to support learner engagement and comprehension;
• Collaborating closely with instructional designer to support high-quality online course delivery and the production of multimedia instructional elements;
• Participating in monthly meetings with other Lead Course Subject Matter Experts to support alignment, coherence, and continuous improvement across the doctoral concentration;
• Teach or co-teach the course during its first offering as needed
• Contributing to the broader ALLIED Hub through thought leadership and resource development, including authoring one original article for the ALLIED Hub Substack, creating or contributing leadership-focused resources, and participating in at least one ALLIED Hub podcast episode.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or Doctoral Degree (doctoral preferred)
• Expertise in literacy science, structured literacy, or systems-level implementation
• Experience working with school or district leaders
• Strong record of applied scholarship or leadership

LOCATION:

Remote

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV along with a letter of interest. Please make sure you upload your CV and cover letter when submitting your application.