SUMMARY

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to develop comprehensive learning paths and assessment content for our AI-powered Spoken English training tool. In this 6-month project, the selected candidate will design structured learning progressions from beginner to advanced levels and create assessment materials that evaluate pronunciation, fluency, and other speaking skills. The ideal candidate will have expertise in English language instruction and assessment design, with particular focus on addressing the unique needs of Indian English learners in professional andeducational settings. This role will directly shape how users learn and improve their spoken English abilities through our technology-enabled assessment and practice system.

Location - Delhi

Employment Type- Consultant

ABOUT US  -  https://www.wadhwaniai.org/

Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and Google.org. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

In the Press:

• Our Founder Donors are among the Top 100 AI Influencers

• G20 India’s Presidency: AI Healthcare, Agriculture, & Education Solutions Showcased Globally. 

• Unlocking the potentials of AI in Public Health 

• Wadhwani AI Takes an Impact-First Approach to Applying Artificial Intelligence - data.org

• Winner of the H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022

• Sole Indian Winners of the 2019 Google AI Impact Challenge, and the first in the Asia Pacific to host Google Fellows

Cultures page of Wadhwani AI - https://www.wadhwaniai.org/culture/

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify appropriate question types and assessment formats for speaking skills

• Define difficulty levels and progression criteria from beginner to advanced

• Design structured learning journeys based on user research

• Create guidelines for skill progression between levels

• Develop assessment content at different difficulty levels

• Establish clear assessment criteria for each level and question type

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL/TEFL, Language Assessment, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in English language teaching and/or assessment design

• Experience developing learning progression frameworks and proficiency criteria

• Familiarity with technology-mediated language learning tools

• Strong content development and instructional design skills

We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability. If you have any questions, please email us at careers@wadhwaniai.org.