Subject Matter Expert- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA Course)

Location: Remote

Company: University of New England

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Application deadline: Nov 7, 2025

Source: ZipRecruiter

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Type

Adjunct

Faculty Track

Position Title

Subject Matter Expert- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA Course)

Employment Status

Part Time

Months

Campus

Remote

Description

The College of Professional Studies (CPS) has launched a dynamic Bachelor's Completion Program and is actively seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to collaborate on the design and development of a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) course.

The role of the SME in CPS will work closely with our curriculum and instructional design teams to create an engaging, outcomes-based PLA course that supports adult and non-traditional learners in identifying and articulating their college-level learning through portfolio development. Additional opportunities to teach this course as well.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop a 3-credit PLA course, including outcomes, modules, and assessments.
  • Create or curate instructional content that guides students through reflection, documentation, and portfolio preparation.
  • Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure pedagogical soundness and online delivery best practices.
  • Align course materials with academic standards and credit evaluation processes.
  • Recommend tools, resources, or frameworks to support faculty evaluating PLA submissions.
  • Write a course syllabus
  • Record video "lectures"
  • Design engaging visual representations to help students learn content
  • Attend required weekly check-in meetings with the Instructional Design team and/or the Program
  • Participate in drafting a schedule for deliverables
  • Meet agreed-upon deadlines per the master course development schedule

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate in Education, Adult Learning, Curriculum & Instruction, or related fieldDemonstrated expertise in Prior Learning Assessment or adult learning theory
  • Experience designing or teaching PLA or portfolio-based courses preferred
  • Familiarity with CAEL standards or similar frameworks is a plus
  • Strong written communication and collaborative skills
  • Curriculum design experience and familiarity with implementation of principle of backward design
  • Demonstrated skill in creating learning activities and meaningful assessments of student learning
  • Writing and editorial skill, understanding of copyright issues
  • Technical skill in generating and editing graphics/images
  • Ability to design, edit, and embed multi-media content in html files
  • Excellent collaborative and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently once a task is thoroughly explained and effectively during time-on-task

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2022F0230P

Open Date

08/14/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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