DBA SME: Strategic Innovation, Emerging Technology Leadership, and Digital Trans
Cleary University, Howell, MI, United States
DBA Subject Matter Expert
Strategic Innovation, Emerging Technology Leadership, and Digital Transformation
Position Description and Responsibilities
Cleary University invites candidates to apply for the contract position of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Subject Matter Expert (SME). The academic team at Cleary University seeks a dynamic student-focused expert possessing a successful academic and professional record of championing a strong, vibrant, and relevant graduate educational experiences of exceptional quality. In particular, the DBA SME will possess extensive expertise and professional experience in:
Strategic Innovation and Emerging Technology Leadership Digital Transformation Strategic Influence Fulfilling Cleary University's Mission to "provide an intimate and inclusive, student-centered business education that instills the values of The Cleary Mind™ in our community", the DBA SME works closely with academic leadership, instructional design personnel, and emerging technology SMEs to design and create courses to be offered to our DBA student population.
The DBA SME position creates engaging asynchronous/synchronous online courses for Cleary's DBA student population, which includes experienced professional students from a variety of corporate and organizational backgrounds. These students comprise professionals from public safety (including police, fire, emergency medical services, and corrections), public service, community, military, and corporate backgrounds. Students pursue their degrees while balancing full-time employment and family responsibilities. Instruction for this group emphasizes practical application of course content, accelerated course formats, and flexibility in delivery. The DBA SME prioritize real-world problem-solving and the integration of students' professional experiences into doctoral-level class discussions and projects. Cleary University's DBA program has been submitted to its accreditor and is pending HLC review.
The DBA SME combines their formal education, professional knowledge, and real-world experience to design content development in the course design process. Working closely with academic leadership, instructional designers, and emerging technology SMEs, the DBA SME designs, creates, and selects the following course elements:
Course materials (e.g., textbooks, articles, videos, and online course curations). Course assignments (e.g., discussion questions, presentations, applied analyses, and culminating projects). With the course offered online, course materials and assignments must also be accessible to students and faculty online. With the assistance of an instructional designer and in collaboration with the emerging technology SMEs (who bring knowledge and expertise from the areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and data analytics), the DBA SME will ensure Cleary students explore appropriate content and apply their knowledge to meet course-level outcomes and create weekly learning objectives branched out from the main course objectives. The DBA SME will consult with leadership, faculty, and instructional designers to ensure consistency of new development with existing Cleary programs and courses, along with key elements of Cleary's plan for the assessment of student learning.
The contract position can be remote or based in the Howell, MI, area. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt and will continue to be accepted until the contract position is filled.
Expected Time Commitments and Potential Compensation
The DBA SME will work directly with a Cleary instructional designer throughout the term of the contract project, including the following time commitments and potential compensation:
Participate in a weekly meeting with an instructional designer to discuss course development progress (ranging from 8 to 10 weeks per course, with each meeting of 30 to 60 minutes duration). Research, develop, or revise course materials (ranging from 3 to 5 hours each week). Participate in consultation with leadership and faculty (ranging 1 to 2 hours total). Potential Compensation to design and develop content for a course $1,000. Review and approval of each course is required from the Dean of Graduate Studies and Adult Education programs.
Qualifications and Required Skills
An earned doctorate degree from an institutionally (i.e., regionally) accredited institution in computer science, information technology, strategic leadership, innovation, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of eight years of current and relevant professional experience reaching the level of manager, director, or senior leader in a business or organizational setting, with direct experience in strategic innovation, emerging technology leadership, digital transformation, or strategic Influence. A minimum of three years teaching experience teaching graduate (master's, with a preference for doctoral) courses at the university/college level in computer science, information technology, strategic leadership, innovation, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of three years of current and relevant contributions to and participation in professional organizations with direct applicability to strategic innovation, emerging technology leadership, digital transformation, or strategic Influence. Ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and other software programs for communicating, creating, and maintaining spreadsheets, reports, and presentations. Exemplary collaboration skills to combine multiple areas of expertise from various team members into a compelling final course design.
Employment Classification: The DBA SME will be a contract employee.
Reports To: Cleary University Provost, working closely with the Dean of Graduate Studies and Adult Education Programs and Manager of Instructional Design
Available: October 2025
Application Instructions
Visit https://cleary.edu/about-cleary/employment/ to submit an application for the position.
A complete application includes: 1. A separate cover letter that addresses the position responsibilities, required qualifications, and required skills, and 2. A current resume/CV. Candidates moving forward in the interview process may be asked to provide the contact information for three professional references with their e-mails, telephone numbers, and relationships to the candidate.
Diversity
Cleary University is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. Cleary University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.
Strategic Innovation, Emerging Technology Leadership, and Digital Transformation
Position Description and Responsibilities
Cleary University invites candidates to apply for the contract position of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Subject Matter Expert (SME). The academic team at Cleary University seeks a dynamic student-focused expert possessing a successful academic and professional record of championing a strong, vibrant, and relevant graduate educational experiences of exceptional quality. In particular, the DBA SME will possess extensive expertise and professional experience in:
Strategic Innovation and Emerging Technology Leadership Digital Transformation Strategic Influence Fulfilling Cleary University's Mission to "provide an intimate and inclusive, student-centered business education that instills the values of The Cleary Mind™ in our community", the DBA SME works closely with academic leadership, instructional design personnel, and emerging technology SMEs to design and create courses to be offered to our DBA student population.
The DBA SME position creates engaging asynchronous/synchronous online courses for Cleary's DBA student population, which includes experienced professional students from a variety of corporate and organizational backgrounds. These students comprise professionals from public safety (including police, fire, emergency medical services, and corrections), public service, community, military, and corporate backgrounds. Students pursue their degrees while balancing full-time employment and family responsibilities. Instruction for this group emphasizes practical application of course content, accelerated course formats, and flexibility in delivery. The DBA SME prioritize real-world problem-solving and the integration of students' professional experiences into doctoral-level class discussions and projects. Cleary University's DBA program has been submitted to its accreditor and is pending HLC review.
The DBA SME combines their formal education, professional knowledge, and real-world experience to design content development in the course design process. Working closely with academic leadership, instructional designers, and emerging technology SMEs, the DBA SME designs, creates, and selects the following course elements:
Course materials (e.g., textbooks, articles, videos, and online course curations). Course assignments (e.g., discussion questions, presentations, applied analyses, and culminating projects). With the course offered online, course materials and assignments must also be accessible to students and faculty online. With the assistance of an instructional designer and in collaboration with the emerging technology SMEs (who bring knowledge and expertise from the areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and data analytics), the DBA SME will ensure Cleary students explore appropriate content and apply their knowledge to meet course-level outcomes and create weekly learning objectives branched out from the main course objectives. The DBA SME will consult with leadership, faculty, and instructional designers to ensure consistency of new development with existing Cleary programs and courses, along with key elements of Cleary's plan for the assessment of student learning.
The contract position can be remote or based in the Howell, MI, area. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt and will continue to be accepted until the contract position is filled.
Expected Time Commitments and Potential Compensation
The DBA SME will work directly with a Cleary instructional designer throughout the term of the contract project, including the following time commitments and potential compensation:
Participate in a weekly meeting with an instructional designer to discuss course development progress (ranging from 8 to 10 weeks per course, with each meeting of 30 to 60 minutes duration). Research, develop, or revise course materials (ranging from 3 to 5 hours each week). Participate in consultation with leadership and faculty (ranging 1 to 2 hours total). Potential Compensation to design and develop content for a course $1,000. Review and approval of each course is required from the Dean of Graduate Studies and Adult Education programs.
Qualifications and Required Skills
An earned doctorate degree from an institutionally (i.e., regionally) accredited institution in computer science, information technology, strategic leadership, innovation, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of eight years of current and relevant professional experience reaching the level of manager, director, or senior leader in a business or organizational setting, with direct experience in strategic innovation, emerging technology leadership, digital transformation, or strategic Influence. A minimum of three years teaching experience teaching graduate (master's, with a preference for doctoral) courses at the university/college level in computer science, information technology, strategic leadership, innovation, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of three years of current and relevant contributions to and participation in professional organizations with direct applicability to strategic innovation, emerging technology leadership, digital transformation, or strategic Influence. Ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and other software programs for communicating, creating, and maintaining spreadsheets, reports, and presentations. Exemplary collaboration skills to combine multiple areas of expertise from various team members into a compelling final course design.
Employment Classification: The DBA SME will be a contract employee.
Reports To: Cleary University Provost, working closely with the Dean of Graduate Studies and Adult Education Programs and Manager of Instructional Design
Available: October 2025
Application Instructions
Visit https://cleary.edu/about-cleary/employment/ to submit an application for the position.
A complete application includes: 1. A separate cover letter that addresses the position responsibilities, required qualifications, and required skills, and 2. A current resume/CV. Candidates moving forward in the interview process may be asked to provide the contact information for three professional references with their e-mails, telephone numbers, and relationships to the candidate.
Diversity
Cleary University is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. Cleary University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.