Role Overview
Academian is seeking an experienced Business and Entrepreneurship Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, review, and alignment of macro-level entrepreneurship courses for Texas-based programs. The SME will ensure curriculum relevance, industry alignment, and compliance with Texas education and workforce standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide subject-matter expertise for entrepreneurship and small business macro courses
- Review and advise on curriculum frameworks, learning outcomes, and assessments
- Ensure course content aligns with Texas CTE / workforce / postsecondary standards
- Incorporate real-world entrepreneurial practices, case studies, and market trends
- Support course mapping for scalability and industry relevance
- Collaborate with instructional designers, faculty, and program leadership
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as an entrepreneur, startup leader, or small business executive
- Strong understanding of entrepreneurship, business formation, finance, marketing, and operations
- Experience with curriculum development, training, or educational consulting preferred
- Familiarity with Texas education, CTE, or workforce ecosystem is a strong plus
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Background
- Experience working with edtech, higher education, or workforce programs
- Prior role as SME, advisor, mentor, or instructor
- Exposure to scalable program design or statewide initiatives
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote