Subject Matter Experts - We Need You!

Start Now and Make an Impact!

Gallaudet Opportunities for Advancement and Learning (GOAL) is currently seeking innovative and inspiring content for new continuing education courses and programs to be offered through Gallaudet University.

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide exceptional professional development opportunities, we invite experienced educators, training providers, and subject matter experts to submit content ideas and proposals. GOAL is especially interested in courses and programs that meet the evolving needs of our diverse learner community, enhance professional development, and align with current industry trends.

Expected criteria for potential subject matter experts or course instructors:

• Resume, Curriculum Vitae (CV), or digital portfolio
• Minimum of 1–2 years of teaching experience or similar
• Does not have to be a Gallaudet alumni
• Good standing with the University

Top areas of interest:

• Deaf Studies
• Deaf Education
• American Sign Language
• Professional and Business Writing
• Leadership and Management
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
• Data Management and Analytics
• Art and Design
• Artificial Intelligence
• Financial Literacy
• Accounting

Through GOAL, types of course and program offerings include:

• Professional Development Courses
• Certificate Programs
• Trainings and Webinars
• Boot Camps and Immersion Programs
• Microcredential Courses (e.g., digital badges)
• Subscribed Courses (e.g., bite-sized courses)

After reviewing your proposed idea, GOAL will notify you of its status via email. We will also share the expected time commitment (depending on the content), our current platform for courses and programs, available support from GOAL, and compensation details.

We look forward to reviewing your innovative ideas and working together to enhance our continuing education offerings. The learning journey begins with you!

Thank you for your interest in supporting and contributing to our mission of lifelong learning.