Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field., Experience in developing print and digital content for STEM higher education, especially in physics., Familiarity with instructional design principles and market feedback analysis., Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills..

Key responsabilities:

Develop educational content with a focus on pedagogical effectiveness for physics and STEM disciplines.

Edit and ensure adherence to content guidelines set by Macmillan.

Collaborate with various editorial team members to enhance content quality.

Assist in testing and analyzing product plans, iterating based on results.

Job description

This position will be employed through a third party company working remotely throughout the U.S.

The Content Development contractor works on an assignment basis on short- and/or longer-term projects to develop higher ed course material such as textbooks, ebooks, digital activities, and assessment and to ensure that the content meets identified market needs and pedagogical standards in Physics and other STEM disciplines. This role will report to a development manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop content with sound pedagogical underpinnings designed to address specific teaching and learning problems
Edit the work of authors and content providers, ensuring adherence to Macmillan guidelines
Collaborate with editorial team members, such as program managers, development editors, media editors, content project managers, and assistants
Assist in testing product plans and execution, analyze results, and iterate
Review content in content management tools

Required Skills / Knowledge:

Experience developing print and digital content for the STEM higher ed curriculum, particularly physics
Experience working with authors and content providers– directing, evaluating, and shaping their work
Ability to use market feedback and data to shape content plans
Familiarity with instructional design principles
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication

Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree

Pay Rate: $50/hour, depending on experience

Hours: Part-time, depending on project needs, with potential for periods of no work and those of intense work requiring quick turnaround

Duration: Weeks to many months, depending on project needs

Location: Remote

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