Role Overview Academian is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME Reviewer) for Secondary Health Science Education – Pathophysiology to support the development review and validation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) course content throughout the development lifecycle. This role will support the following course Pathophysiology The SME will provide subject matter expertise to ensure content accuracy instructional quality and alignment with secondary Health Science CTE standards healthcare industry practices and career readiness expectations. The ideal candidate has experience teaching Pathophysiology or related Health Science courses at the high school level. Preference will be given to candidates with professional or instructional experience in pathology or pathophysiology over candidates whose experience is limited to Anatomy & Physiology. The SME will work closely with Instructional Designers content developers project teams and client stakeholders to review learning materials validate content and provide recommendations that support engaging and effective learning experiences for secondary learners. Subject Area Expertise The ideal SME should have experience in Health Science education pathology pathophysiology nursing allied health medical sciences or related fields. The SME should be able to provide guidance and validate content related to Foundations of pathophysiology Cellular adaptation injury and disease processes Inflammation and immune response Infectious diseases and disease transmission Genetic and inherited disorders Disorders of major body systems Disease prevention and health promotion Diagnostic procedures and laboratory testing fundamentals Medical terminology related to disease processes Clinical reasoning and patient case studies Healthcare ethics and professionalism Health science and healthcare career exploration Key Responsibilities Content Review & Validation Review and validate course content for accuracy relevance and alignment with course objectives. Review Course Design Documents (CDD) storyboards lessons activities and instructional materials. Provide detailed subject matter feedback recommendations and revisions as needed. Ensure content reflects current pathophysiology concepts and healthcare practices and is appropriate for secondary learners. Identify content gaps inaccuracies outdated information or opportunities for enhancement. Content Input Provide pathophysiology resources examples and industry best practices to inform course development. Support instructional designers by providing real-world clinical applications and age-appropriate learning experiences. Recommend updates based on current healthcare practices pathology research and educational standards. Provide guidance on learner engagement and instructional relevance. Assessment Review Review and validate assessments for content accuracy rigor and alignment with learning objectives. Ensure assessments appropriately measure learner understanding and application of pathophysiology concepts. Provide recommendations to strengthen learner mastery and engagement. Quality Assurance & Collaboration Participate in quality assurance reviews and content validation activities. Collaborate with Instructional Designers writers editors and project stakeholders. Provide subject matter clarification throughout the development process. Support review cycles based on project requirements. Participate in project meetings and review sessions as required. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing Pathology Health Science Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical Science Biology Allied Health or a related field relevant advanced industry certification may also be considered. Minimum 5 years of professional experience teaching Pathophysiology or related Health Science courses at the high school level. Professional or instructional experience in pathology pathophysiology or disease processes is strongly preferred over experience limited to Anatomy & Physiology. Experience supporting secondary education Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Health Science pathway programs preferred. Strong understanding of disease mechanisms pathology pathophysiology and healthcare systems. Strong analytical communication and content review skills. Ability to provide constructive actionable feedback within established timelines. Strong verbal and written English communication skills required to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching Pathophysiology or advanced Health Science courses at the high school level. Teaching certification in Health Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) Nursing Education or a related field. Professional experience in pathology laboratory medicine nursing medical laboratory science or other clinical healthcare settings involving disease diagnosis and management. Experience developing or reviewing curriculum instructional materials assessments or digital learning content. Familiarity with national or state Health Science CTE standards. Experience collaborating with instructional design teams or educational technology platforms. Engagement Expectations Project duration Approximately 6 months per course. Expected commitment Approximately 2–3 hours per day during active review phases. Participate in scheduled review cycles and project meetings. Provide timely feedback on assigned deliverables. Support the successful development of high-quality industry-aligned learning experiences. Must be available to participate in meetings and project discussions during U.S. business hours as required. Job Types Part-time Contract Pay $35.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits Flexible schedule Work Location Remote