High School Pathophysiology Teacher

**Role Overview** Academian is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME Reviewer) for Secondary Health Science Education – Pathophysiology to support the development, review, and validation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) course content throughout the development lifecycle. This role will support the following course: * **Pathophysiology** The SME will provide subject matter expertise to ensure content accuracy, instructional quality, and alignment with secondary Health Science CTE standards, healthcare industry practices, and career readiness expectations. The ideal candidate has experience teaching Pathophysiology or related Health Science courses at the high school level. Preference will be given to candidates with professional or instructional experience in pathology or pathophysiology over candidates whose experience is limited to Anatomy \& Physiology. The SME will work closely with Instructional Designers, content developers, project teams, and client stakeholders to review learning materials, validate content, and provide recommendations that support engaging and effective learning experiences for secondary learners. **Subject Area Expertise** The ideal SME should have experience in Health Science education, pathology, pathophysiology, nursing, allied health, medical sciences, or related fields. The SME should be able to provide guidance and validate content related to: * Foundations of pathophysiology * Cellular adaptation, injury, and disease processes * Inflammation and immune response * Infectious diseases and disease transmission * Genetic and inherited disorders * Disorders of major body systems * Disease prevention and health promotion * Diagnostic procedures and laboratory testing fundamentals * Medical terminology related to disease processes * Clinical reasoning and patient case studies * Healthcare ethics and professionalism * Health science and healthcare career exploration **Key Responsibilities** **Content Review \& Validation** * Review and validate course content for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with course objectives. * Review Course Design Documents (CDD), storyboards, lessons, activities, and instructional materials. * Provide detailed subject matter feedback, recommendations, and revisions as needed. * Ensure content reflects current pathophysiology concepts and healthcare practices and is appropriate for secondary learners. * Identify content gaps, inaccuracies, outdated information, or opportunities for enhancement. **Content Input** * Provide pathophysiology resources, examples, and industry best practices to inform course development. * Support instructional designers by providing real\-world clinical applications and age\-appropriate learning experiences. * Recommend updates based on current healthcare practices, pathology research, and educational standards. * Provide guidance on learner engagement and instructional relevance. **Assessment Review** * Review and validate assessments for c