Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Study.com
Job overview
The Technical Writing Course Development Specialist contract role at Study.com involves updating and enhancing college-level courses to meet academic and industry standards, impacting the quality of credit-recommended courses.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist will review and update course objectives, competencies, learning outcomes, assignments, rubrics, and multiple choice questions to ensure course quality and relevance.
Compensation and benefits
Payments are made twice a month on a per-piece basis with automated invoicing; the role offers remote work, flexible scheduling, and supportive staff assistance.
Experience and skills
A Master's degree or higher in Technical Writing, college teaching experience, and course development experience are required; strong time management, feedback receptiveness, and collaboration skills are preferred.
Work environment and culture
The role offers a flexible, remote work environment with supportive staff and an emphasis on meeting deadlines and collaboration.
Company information
Study.com is a leading online education platform with over 20 years of history, serving 30 million users monthly, focused on accessible education and personalized learning.
Job location and travel
This is a fully remote, work-from-home contract position.
Application process
Applicants must submit an application and resume, await contract approval and signing within a 5-day window, followed by onboarding instructions the next week.
Unique job features
The job is distinguished by its fully remote, flexible contract nature paid per piece, with a focus on updating academic content for a major online education platform.
Company overview
Study.com is an online education platform that provides a vast array of video lessons, courses, and study materials for students, teachers, and professionals. They generate revenue through subscription services, offering access to educational content and resources for various academic levels and standardized test preparations. Founded in 2002, Study.com has grown significantly, emphasizing affordability and accessibility in education, and has become a trusted resource for millions of learners worldwide.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your Master’s degree in Technical Writing and any relevant teaching experience at the college or university level, highlighting your expertise in course creation or revision to align with Study.com’s standards.
Highlight your skills in updating course objectives, defining competencies, and crafting measurable learning outcomes, as well as your ability to develop assignments, rubrics, and multiple-choice questions.
Apply through multiple channels including Study.com’s corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this contract role.
Connect with current Study.com course development specialists or curriculum designers on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting their work on online education or asking about best practices for course development at Study.com.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as ‘course development,’ ‘learning outcomes,’ ‘curriculum design,’ ‘technical writing,’ and ‘remote contract work’ to ensure it passes electronic screenings.
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