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Job Title: Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Nursing Research Assessment Item Writer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop high-quality assessment items aligned with course outcomes for a Nursing Research course. The SME will collaborate with instructional designers and academic leads to ensure that all items reflect current best practices, support critical thinking, and adhere to item-writing standards for nursing education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop NCLEX-style and course-level assessment items (e.g., multiple choice, select-all-that-apply, short answer, and case-based questions) specific to nursing research topics.
• Ensure items are accurate, original, evidence-based, and aligned with course learning objectives.
• Provide rationales for correct and incorrect responses to support learner understanding.
• Collaborate with the content team to revise or improve existing items for clarity, rigor, and relevance.
• Apply principles of academic integrity and copyright compliance in all authored work.
• Adhere to item-writing guidelines, including cognitive level targets (e.g., Bloom's Taxonomy), and accessibility best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MSN) or higher in nursing; doctoral preparation preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching nursing research in an academic setting.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience writing NCLEX-style or competency-based assessments.