Physics Content Developer (Contract)

Company: Macmillan Learning
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionThis 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:

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• 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:
  
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  • 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
    Note: Please supply a cover letter with your resume
    
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
    For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

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