Freelance Subject Matter Experts - Psychology / Psychometric fields at Online Education Services

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

750.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Subject Matter Expert, Psychology, Psychometrics, Assessment Review, Content Enhancement, Cognitive Ability, Aptitude Testing, Question Quality Evaluation, Workplace Scenarios, Adult Learning Best Practices, Instructional Design Collaboration, Editorial Collaboration, Learning Experience Collaboration, Content Sign-off, Assessment Validation

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

Freelance Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Psychology & Psychometric fields Remote Freelance contract | ±6 hours/week over 5 weeks Fee: USD $750 per module We’re seeking experienced Psychology / Psychometric Subject Matter Experts to partner with us on the review and enhancement of a 7-module online course focused on cognitive ability, aptitude, and employment-related assessments. Scope of Work As a Subject Matter Expert, you’ll apply your expertise to strengthen existing course and assessment content by: Reviewing and validating assessment items against current job-readiness and cognitive-ability standards Evaluating question quality, difficulty balance, clarity, and real-world relevance Refining or rewriting questions and improving workplace-applied scenarios Advising on best practices for adult learners preparing for workplace cognitive or aptitude tests Collaborating with instructional design, editorial, and learning-experience teams Providing final review and sign-off on revised content Time Commitment & Commercials ~ 6 hours per week over 5 weeks (tapers as the project progresses) USD 750 per module (flat fee) Fully remote Ideal Candidate Profile 5–10+ years industry experience in psychology, psychometrics, or assessment-related work Master’s or PhD in Psychometrics, Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology, or a related field Proven experience developing, reviewing, or validating cognitive, aptitude, or employment-related assessments Preferred (not required): familiarity with Wonderlic or similar assessments; prior work on test-prep or assessment materials Experience working with adult, workplace-oriented learners Why Partner With Us Clear scope and strong instructional design support Meaningful expert contribution without production overhead Collaborative, respectful SME partnerships Opportunity for future aligned projects

Responsibilities

The Subject Matter Expert will review and validate assessment items against current job-readiness and cognitive-ability standards, refining or rewriting questions and improving workplace-applied scenarios. Responsibilities also include advising on best practices for adult learners and collaborating with design and editorial teams for final content sign-off.