Subject Matter Expert - LE3 Program

Subject Matter Expert - LE3 Program

ID

2025-1715

Job Locations

Online

Category

Undergraduate College

Position Type

Adjunct Faculty

Overview

National Louis University's LE3 Program is currently seeking Adjunct Faculty to join our Undergraduate Innovation - LE3 Program team for our 2026 Terms.

About the LE3 Program

The Learn and Earn in 3 (LE3) program is a bold reimagining of the undergraduate experience for full-time working adults. In this new model, students complete a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Development in just 2.5-3 years while working full-time.

We are currently designing Competency-Based Elective courses for the LE3 program. These fully online courses will blend self-paced, competency-aligned learning with opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery. Designed to go beyond knowledge acquisition, the courses help students immediately develop and apply leadership skills in real-world professional contexts. The ideal candidates for this program are experienced professionals who bring practical expertise and are eager to guide emerging leaders in achieving measurable, workplace-relevant competencies.

Position Overview

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the design and development of Competency-Based Education (CBE) courses across one (or more) of the following areas :

Personal Finance Basics

• Human Resource Basics
• Project Management Basics
• Coaching & Mentoring Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Digital Tools & Workplace Change

The SME will collaborate closely with LE3 Curriculum Designers and other content experts to ensure each course is relevant, clear, accessible, workplace-connected, and aligned to the LE3 pillars and competency expectations.

Essential Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Collaborative & Administrative

Qualifications

Preferred

Time Commitment

Why Join LE3?

NLU Inclusion Statement :

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us : they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. Our institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off. A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.

Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. These rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course / assignment. While the specific amount will be indicated in an electronic contract that is issued to the Adjunct Faculty member when the course is assigned, an overview of standard rate structure is available below :

2025 Adjunct Faculty Rate Structure

Application Instructions

Please Include the following with your Application :

Official Transcripts for all related degrees, licenses / certificates will be required upon hire

Optional Additional Attachments :