Subject Matter Expert (SME) Opportunity: Online Course Development, AFF-1020: Basic Beef Fabrication Job Category: Professional Administrative Requisition Number: SUBJE003892 Posted: March 2, 2026 Part-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Randolph Center, VT 05061, USA Description Program Overview and Course Structure VTSU CAFE – The Applied Meat Processing & Butchery Arts Certificate Program is a hybrid training program for a career in the meat industry. The meat industry demands technical expertise with a deep understanding of safety and ethical standards. As consumers increasingly seek transparency and quality, professionals who can merge skill and regulatory knowledge are in high demand. This certificate gives candidates the chance to build a robust foundation while adapting to the ever‑changing landscape of food production and processing. To meet these evolving needs, the MeatCraft Butcher Program at VTSU provides a comprehensive curriculum, within three stackable levels, designed to develop well‑rounded professionals. Total Credits Level 3: MeatCraft Master Butcher: 30 credits Program Outcomes Understand the science and develop skills to expertly process beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Employ industry standards of safety for meat products and meat fabrication. Tackle realistic problems and variables in complex, high‑pressure workforce scenarios. Demonstrate value‑added skills with sausage‑making, marketing, and culinary techniques (Level 2). Understand advanced meat product development, and be able to employ ethical and humane methods for livestock harvesting (Level 3). Complete a hands‑on abattoir internship within a production environment (Level 3). Identify career pathways in the industry and establish professional contacts. Program Structure: Description and Details Structure Sequential, skill‑built format, practical understanding, foundational concepts, specialized techniques, safety, sanitation, butchery, processing, regulatory compliance Format Hybrid delivery, online lecture, hands‑on intensives, mentorship, peer collaboration, focused instruction, abattoir (meat facility) internship, regional partner sites, traceability, humane handling, value‑added meat products Completion Certificate in Meat Processing and Food Safety, Credentials valued by employers Targeted Population High school students (dual and early college enrollment), working adults, culinary professionals, aspiring butchers, Retail meat operations, processing plants, butcher shops, local food systems As an SME, you will create and revise original course materials following VTSU Online’s established course development process, including templates, milestones, and quality reviews. Compensation per course is $1,000.00/credit. AFF-1020: Basic Beef Fabrication Course 3: Breaking Down the Beef — Intro to Fabrication Techniques Catalog Title: Basic Beef Fabrication Credit Hours: 3 Format: Hybrid (100% Remote Lectures, with one 3‑day in‑person Lab Intensive at the Randoph Campus), Fall, AFF1020 Catalog Description: Focusing on basic beef fabrication, this hands‑on course teaches the skills needed to identify primal and sub‑primal cuts, use knives and tools safely, and maximize product yield. Students gain practical experience in carcass breakdown and learn to uphold rigorous standards for safety and quality. Learning Outcomes: Identify major beef cuts and their uses. Demonstrate safe and skillful use of butchery tools. Perform basic carcass breakdown tasks. Calculate yields and trimming requirements. Prerequisite: Basic Meat Processing Sanitation and Principles of Meat Science. Minimum Qualifications Required minimum qualifications: Qualified candidates should have applied (workforce) subject matter experience, either through direct work experience in the industry, educational degree(s)/certifications, or a combination thereof. Prior experience teaching is preferred. Applicants should include a brief statement of interest and a resume or CV showing any relevant work and/or educational experience. Qualifications Education Required Masters or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr