Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA) is an accredited K-12 online private Christian school that offers online curriculum and instruction to provide K-12 students with a world-class, Christ-centered education. The Lead Subject Matter Expert (LSME) will be working under the direction of the Curriculum Project Manager in the LUOA Curriculum Department and is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of the curriculum with a focus on the LSME’s respective subject area. The LSME will provide basic oversight to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and work with other developers for the development of the curriculum.

The LSME will plan and develop lessons, assessments, and assignments as well as implement various educational strategies and methods for the curriculum including vertical and horizontal alignment. The LSME must possess a keen knowledge of the respective subject area and be skilled at producing quality academic curricula in a digital format (learning management system, authoring software, etc).

The LSME will assist the project manager in providing oversight to the day-to-day oversight of SMEs including answering their day-to-day questions, monitoring their progress, and providing basic support as needed for them to move forward. The LSME is the first line of support and oversight for SMEs.

Each lesson and task must be documented in detail in the project management software, and task details must be updated daily including task statuses, documenting changes, cross-team communications in the system, and managing documents, tickets, and reports, following up with other teams as necessary. The LSME will perform detailed special and technical tasks that advance training and knowledge of the projects, technology, and academic content. The LSME will assist the project manager in building the project in the software, reviewing project requirements, monitoring reports, and planning adjustments to the project plan that are necessary to ensure a smooth and quality delivery of the content, according to the project requirements, and within time and budget constraints.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Authoring content in course development projects as a subject-area expert, including applying a keen knowledge of the subject area to writing lesson and assessment content, designing instructional strategies, and ensuring vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment

• Providing basic oversight to the SMEs, including answering day-to-day questions, monitoring their progress, and providing basic support as needed for them to move forward
• Daily updating documentation in the project management system, including task statuses, documenting changes, cross-team communications in the system, and managing documents, tickets, and reports
• Daily operate technology, including a learning management system, content authoring platforms, and project management software
• Perform detailed special and technical tasks that require advanced training and knowledge of the projects, technology, and academic content
• Assist with other assigned duties as business needs arise.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
• 40 hours/week

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify as a candidate for this position, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education
• 4+ years teaching experience in respective subject area
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the respective subject area including experience with vertical and horizontal alignment
• 1+ years leadership experience
• Teaching certifications in the subject area
• Comfortability with technology and the ability to learn new systems
• Detail orientation and the ability to provide accurate and up-to-date records on tasks and projects within a project management system
• Ability to make judgment calls and suggest improvements toward achieving quality and excellence in the curriculum
• Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Reliable and diligent work ethic; professional written communication; ability to be punctual in correspondences and emails; ability to work under the direction of others

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education

• 5+ years teaching experience in both lower and upper elementary

• 2+ years leadership experience
• Certification specializations related to the subject area; awareness of latest educational best practices and research
• Experience and comfortability developing digital curriculum, especially Canvas, Articulate 360, or similar learning platforms
• Project management experience or experience working in a project management environment

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel to campus. Travel expenses will not be covered by the university.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting.  It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.  Working environment may include the facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.  

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. 

Time Type

Full time

Location

Remote Location

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.