StraighterLine
Pay: $35/hour
Type: Full-time (1099 Contract)
Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)
StraighterLine is on a mission to help students succeed by providing high-quality, affordable online courses that allow learners to earn college credit and achieve their professional goals. With 215 courses serving 150,000 learners annually, StraighterLine partners with institutions and corporate clients to offer flexible education options.
Visit www.straighterline.com to learn more.
About the Role
StraighterLine seeks qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to collaborate with the Academics team on developing and revising engaging, evidence-based college-level courses for 2025. This position involves contributing to curriculum design, course assessments, assignments, and student engagement strategies.
If eligible for multiple courses, please specify your preferences when applying.
Courses for Revision in 2025
- Art & Humanities: ART101, CIV103, PHIL101, USHIST101, USHIST102
- Science & Lab: BIO101, BIO101L, CHEM101L, GENETICS101, GENETICS101L, PHY250, PHY250L
- Business & Marketing: BUS105, HR101, MARKETING101
- Technology & Programming: COMP101, CS101
- Health & Fitness: MED101, MEDTERM101, NURS101L, PE101, PHARM103
- Math: MAT099, MAT102, MAT150
- Social Sciences: PSY120, GEOG101, ETHICS101
- Languages & Writing: ENG099, ENG101, ENG102, SPAN101, SPAN102
Eligibility Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in the course discipline
- Teaching experience in the course discipline
- Proven skills in curriculum design and college-level course development
- Strong organizational and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets)
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently on deadline-driven projects
Bonus Skills
- Knowledge of online learning theories, instructional design, and learning management systems (LMS)
- Experience building interactive asynchronous learning experiences
- College-level and online teaching experience
Additional Information
- Pay: $35/hour (billed hourly as a 1099 contractor)
- Work Environment: Asynchronous and independent, with occasional planning meetings
- Future Opportunities: Potential to transition into a 1099 contract faculty grader role after course launch
Help shape the future of education with StraighterLine by contributing to innovative, remote learning solutions.
