Finding and Hiring the Right Subject Matter Expert (SME) Just Got Easier

The Hidden Challenge of Hiring Subject Matter Experts

If you’re developing educational content or training programs, you’ve likely faced this pain point: finding qualified subject matter experts (SMEs) who not only know their stuff, but also know how to teach it. Whether you’re building workforce readiness courses for K-12, bootcamp-style training for career changers, or higher education programs, identifying and onboarding the right SME can be time-consuming, costly, and frustrating.

At Teamed, we specialize in solving exactly this problem.

Why SME Recruitment Is So Challenging

While there are plenty of experts in technical fields, few have the communication, teaching, or curriculum development skills required to contribute effectively to an instructional team. Adding to the complexity, each organization has its own unique requirements:

Some need SMEs who can write original instructional content.
Others need them to facilitate or teach courses.
Some have in-house editors and designers and only need the SME for deep expertise and review.

The result? Hiring managers waste time searching for a needle in a haystack.

Teamed Makes SME Hiring Simple

Teamed helps educational organizations hire SMEs faster and with less friction. We understand what makes a great SME—and more importantly, what makes a great SME for you.

We:

Recruit from a deep network of professionals with real-world experience across industries like AI, cloud computing, data analytics, marketing, healthcare, biological sciences, and more.
Vet candidates not just for expertise, but for their ability to write, collaborate, teach, or advise—depending on your needs.
Offer flexible hiring solutions, including our Employer of Record (EOR) service, so you can bring on talent quickly without worrying about classification, onboarding, or compliance.
Provide market insight into typical SME rates and contract expectations so you’re never caught off guard.

Real Experience, Real Impact

The professionals we place aren’t just experts on paper—they’re skilled collaborators who know how to break down complex topics and support learning. Our clients trust us to find SMEs who can:

Co-create course materials
Provide technical and real-world insight
Lead instruction or live sessions
Review and improve existing content

We’ve supported everything from immersive bootcamps at Devmountain and Hackbright Academy to higher ed programs and future-ready K-12 courses. Whatever your audience or subject, we’ve got someone who can bring it to life.

Partner with Teamed

If you’ve been struggling to find the right SMEs for your project—or didn’t even know where to start—we’re here to help. We make it easy to:

Define the role you need
Understand SME pricing and contracts
Quickly access vetted candidates
Get support from our recruitment and compliance experts

Let Teamed take SME hiring off your plate. Whether you’re building the future of education or scaling your training programs, we’ll help you find the expert voices to bring it all together.