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