Subject Matter Expert Course Design - LE3 Program

About the role

National Louis University’s LE3 Program is currently seeking Adjunct Faculty to join our Undergraduate Innovation - LE3 Program team for our remaining 2026 Terms. Position Overview: We are seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the design and development of one or more 4-week Business Management courses within the LE3 program.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep knowledge in one or more course areas.
• Translate professional experience into learning outcomes, assignments, and discussion prompts linked to the workplace.
• Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned to LE3’s focus on durable skills, leadership development, and work-integrated learning.
• Develop learning materials (case studies, examples, micro-lectures, activities, assessments) that help students connect theory to real-world contexts immediately.
• Offer guidance on industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools relevant to the course topic.
• Collaborate with a course designer to ensure content coherence and quality across the curriculum.
• Collaborate & Administrative Work closely with the LE3 curriculum team and course designers to maintain consistency and high-quality student experiences.
• Reflect on learner performance trends and share insights that support continuous course and program improvement.
• Participate in virtual meetings, curriculum reviews, and quality assurance processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree or higher in Business, Management or a related field. 3+ years of professional experience in one or more of the course topic areas. Ability to connect course concepts to real-world management and leadership contexts. Comfort with digital tools (Zoom, Google Suite, Slack, etc.).
• Preferred Experience: with work-integrated learning or experiential education models. Professional experience outside of academia in fields such as HR, management, finance, project management, coaching, negotiation, or digital transformation. Relevant industry credentials.

Time Commitment

Project-based contract work aligned to course development timelines. Estimated 10-15 hours per week during active development periods (may fluctuate based on project scope and deliverables).

About The Model

Learn and Earn in 3 (LE3) is a reimagined undergraduate model for full-time working adults. Students earn their degree, B.S. in Business Management, in 2.5-3 years while remaining employed full time, receiving course credit for time spent at work. All courses are related to workplace and leadership skills. LE3 uses a focused quarter structure designed for depth and application.

Why Join NLU?

• Be part of a movement redefining college for working adults.
• Join a collaborative, future-focused faculty team.
• Support students to thrive: academically, professionally, and personally.
• Engage in meaningful work that blends teaching and mentorship.
• Contribute to a pioneering model of higher education that integrates learning, earning, and leadership development.

Compensation And Benefits

• Adjunct Faculty Are Paid By Course Or Assignment Each Term. These Rates Vary By College And Number Of Credit Hours For The Course/assignment.
• A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.