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Western Governors University (WGU) is looking for subject matter experts in the field of clinical mental health counseling to participate in an Assessment & Curriculum Design projects for our Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Subject matter experts provide valuable real-world knowledge and experience to develop the courses we offer our students.

This is a part-time/project-based position, where you would work with WGU as an Independent Contractor. Must reside in the United States.

Tentative Dates: 1/6/2025 to 4/4/2025

Scope of Work: In collaboration with the project team:

1. Participate in 1-2 one-hour meetings for 6 weeks. Be available for ad-hoc meetings for an additional 2 weeks.
2. Collaborate with learning experience designer to prepare a course design document.
3. Review competencies, evidence statements, and skills alignment with each competency.
4.  Provide guidance for the design of assessment of student learning.
5. Identify topics for each module/competency.
6.  Provide suggestions and guidance on learning resources, including suggestions of nontextual learning items such as videos/infographics for complex topics.
7.  Consult on potential technology or tools as needed.
8. Ensure CACREP standards align with materials, progression, assessments, and experiences.

Time Commitment:approximately 30 hours for 8 weeks

Compensation: $1800

General Description of Other Compensation and Benefits: This is an independent contractor position that is not eligible for other compensation and benefits

Subject Matter Expert Qualifications:

1. Minimum of master’s degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (preferred doctoral degree).
2. A minimum of 5 years as core faculty experience CACREP program. State counseling licensure.
3. A minimum of 5 years as a core faculty in a CACREP accredited program.
4. A working knowledge of CACREP standards. Expertise in online pedagogy specific to clinical training programs. Knowledge of counseling skill development.
5. State counseling licensure (e.g., LPC, LPCC, LCPC)
6. 2+ years of curriculum development, design and development
7. Online teaching in a remote environment

Application Deadline: 2/28/2025

How to Apply: Directly through WGU Worksuite

If selected, you will receive an email from a WGU employee with next steps to join the project. If you do not hear from us, it is because we have either filled all the spots, or your experience/degree did not match the criteria.