About the Project\nSepal is conducting a qualitative research study to define benchmarks of professional excellence in career and technical education. We are looking for experienced professionals to contribute their expertise through structured documentation of their work, creation of domain specific screening criteria, and development of high quality case studies.\n\nSelected contributors will help shape an industry informed framework for evaluating career and technical education expertise, with a focus on real world practices, decision making, and professional judgment.\n\nIdeal Participants May Hold Titles Such As\n- CTE Instructor\n- Vocational Education Teacher\n- Technical Skills Instructor\n- Trade Program Faculty\n- Applied Technology Educator\n- Workforce Development Instructor\n\nRequirements\n- Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field, or equivalent industry certification plus teaching credentials\n- Minimum 4 years of full time professional experience in career and technical education or related industry training\n- Demonstrated competency in hands on skills instruction and competency based assessment\n- Current industry certifications relevant to your teaching specialization\n- Fluent in English\n- Currently residing in the United States or Canada\n- Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities\n- Comfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents)\n- Able to work independently and follow written instructions\n\nWhat You'll Do\n- Share your professional journey, industry expertise, and teaching methodology\n- Help define field specific evaluation criteria used in CTE faculty hiring and competency assessments\n- Document at least one substantial skills training program, curriculum redesign, or industry certification initiative, including context, approach, challenges, and outcomes\n- Participate in short feedback or calibration sessions as needed\n\nCompensation & Logistics\n- $45 to $75 per hour, depending on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributions\n- Begins with a paid trial period\n- Paid every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours\n- Fully remote and async friendly, work at your own pace within flexible deadlines\n- Location: United States or Canada