Subject Matter Expert
Subject Matter Experts: U.S. State History & Geography (freelance, remote)
About the Job:
Subject matter experts in state history and geography are needed to review grade 3–8 content for historical and factual accuracy. This is part-time, freelance work.
Responsibilities
- Review grade 3–8 U.S. state history and geography textbook manuscript for historical and factual accuracy.
- Communicate with editorial teams about necessary content changes.
- Provide sources for any content changes.
- Review textbook manuscript files within given schedule and deadlines.
Essential Skills & Requirements:
- A doctoral degree in history, geography, or a related field
- Relevant teaching or research affiliation with a university
- Expertise in US state history or geography
- Able to review textbook content accurately and on schedule
- A concentration in one of the following states is a plus:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Florida
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- Utah
Desirable but not required:
- Author or contributor to US state history publications or textbooks
- Resident of one of the states listed
- Experience teaching or developing curriculum for grades 3–8
- Experience as a subject matter expert for edtech/edpub materials