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Ascendium

Senior Writer (6-month)

Madison, WI · Hybrid

Freelancers are welcome to apply and must have an established, registered business and provide ... Ensure lessons support learning goals and fit within the broader curriculum, maintaining continuity ...

Ascendium

Senior Writer (6-month)

Madison, WI · On-site

Freelancers are welcome to apply and must have an established, registered business and provide ... Ensure lessons support learning goals and fit within the broader curriculum, maintaining continuity ...

Sage

Acquisitions Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$90K - $105K/yr

Curriculum expertise -understand each course market's needs when it comes to content/coverage ... Collaborate with the content development team and freelancers to set strategy on market research ...

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance curriculum alignment in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a freelance curriculum alignment specialist, you will often work closely with school administrators, teachers, and subject matter experts to ensure that learning materials meet educational standards and objectives. Communication is usually conducted through virtual meetings, shared documents, and project management platforms, allowing for flexible yet structured collaboration. Building strong relationships and maintaining clear, consistent communication is key to understanding the institution's unique needs and aligning curricula effectively. You may also need to present findings, provide recommendations, and adjust materials based on feedback throughout the project lifecycle.

What is freelance curriculum alignment?

Freelance curriculum alignment involves independently assessing and adjusting educational materials to ensure they meet specific standards, learning objectives, or organizational goals. Professionals in this field work with schools, publishers, or educational organizations to review curricula and ensure that lessons, assessments, and activities are aligned with required benchmarks or frameworks. This work can include mapping curriculum to state or national standards, identifying gaps, and making recommendations for improvement. Freelancers in curriculum alignment often have backgrounds in education, instructional design, or subject matter expertise.

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To thrive as a Freelance Curriculum Alignment Specialist, you need expertise in educational standards, curriculum design, and subject-matter knowledge, often supported by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with alignment tools, educational frameworks (like Common Core or NGSS), and data analysis software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with educators and stakeholders are important soft skills. These abilities ensure curricula are accurately aligned with standards, enhancing educational consistency and student outcomes.
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Asst. Professor Game Scoring and Adaptive Music, Media Design School

Asst. Professor Game Scoring and Adaptive Music, Media Design School

Strategic Education

Chamblee, GA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 197 rated education and training

Job description

Media Design School at Strayer, a part of Strayer University and Strategic Education, Inc., is a globally recognized provider of creative and technology-focused education. Originally established in New Zealand and now integrated within Strayer's academic portfolio, Media Design School combines industry-driven curriculum with an emphasis on innovation, preparing students for careers in fields such as game development, animation, and digital design. As part of Strayer's broader mission to deliver flexible, career-relevant education and expand access to future-focused learning opportunities, Media Design School leverages global resources, industry partnerships, and a collaborative academic environment.
The Assistant Professor of Game Scoring and Adaptive Music will lead the development and delivery of curriculum focused on adaptive music for interactive media within both the Master of Fine Arts in Screen Scoring & Music Design and the corresponding Online Graduate Certificate program. This role serves as a key liaison to game arts programs at Media Design School, fostering collaboration among faculty and students across disciplines. The position reports directly to the Executive Dean.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead instruction for MFA521 (Screen Scoring III: Adaptive) and MFA524 (Music Design Technology Lab), as well as related courses within the Online Graduate Certificate program
  • Recruit, mentor, and supervise adjunct faculty specializing in game scoring, adaptive music, and music design technology
  • Conduct ongoing research to ensure curriculum and student projects remain aligned with current industry standards, practices, and emerging trends
  • Build and maintain relationships with game studios and independent developers to support program relevance and student opportunities
  • Foster collaborative partnerships with Media Design School and other game design programs
Technical Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for game music composition (e.g., Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, Pro Tools)
  • Advanced experience with game audio implementation middleware, including Wwise and FMOD
  • Demonstrated expertise with game development platforms such as Unity and Unreal Engine
Professional Experience
  • 2-3 years of professional experience in a full-time or active freelance capacity with a game development studio (e.g., Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft) or comparable organization; experience with independent (indie) developers will also be considered
  • Proven experience composing adaptive music for games and interactive media
Education
  • Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.F.A., B.M., or B.Mus.) in Music Composition or a related field with a focus on screen or interactive media, or a Bachelor's degree in a related game design discipline
  • Master's degree (e.g., M.A. or M.F.A.) in a relevant field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree

Other:

  • Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 - 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 - 10%).
  • Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
  • If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
  • Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
  • This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
  • Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
  • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
  • Able to access information using a computer.
  • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc


SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$67,700.00 - $101,500.00 - Salary


If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

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