Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven work experience as a Technical Writer or in a relevant role., Strong English writing skills in technical or academic contexts., Ability to independently read and comprehend complex texts., Experience in academic research and familiarity with software communication tools..

Key responsabilities:

Collaborate with clients to develop course materials for graduate-level courses.

Review and select appropriate reading materials for courses.

Summarize selected materials and iterate on drafted content for quality improvement.

Ensure a positive student experience through effective course material development.

Job description

Position: Technical Writer (Academic Course Development)

Number of hours: 40 hours/week

Schedule: EST

Tasks required:

Work with the client to create course materials (syllabi, assignments, lecture notes and slides) for graduate-level courses based on primary reading materials
(textbooks) in business, entrepreneurship, software engineering, or artificial intelligence
Work with the client to review and select appropriate reading materials for the course Read and summarize selected materials
Work with the client to iterate on drafted materials, making adjustments as necessary to improve the quality of student experience

Requirements:

Proven work experience as a Technical Writer or a relevant role is required
English writing experience in a technical or academic context (scientific research writing, non-fiction books, or teaching)
Ability to read and understand difficult texts independently
Versatility with software-based communication tools (e.g. office software, document preparation, slide design, etc.)
Experience doing academic research; peer-reviewed research publications is highly preferred
Background in either business, accounting, or education is a huge advantage
Outstanding English communication and interpersonal abilities
Self-disciplined and organized; able to consistently perform with limited supervision

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