Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Technical Writer or similar role., Excellent English writing skills in academic or technical contexts., Ability to independently understand complex texts., Background in business, accounting, or education is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Create and review course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and lecture notes.

Select and summarize appropriate reading materials for courses.

Collaborate with clients to improve drafted materials for better student experience.

Work remotely on academic course development for graduate-level courses.

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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