Humanities & Social Sciences Content Developer (Contract)

Macmillan Learning • Contract • Remote (United States) • from $45 / hour • 1w ago

Fast Facts

We're seeking a Humanities & Social Sciences Content Developer on a contract basis to create and edit higher education course materials, including textbooks and digital activities, in a fully remote setting throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities: Develop engaging content addressing specific teaching and learning needs, edit and ensure adherence to guidelines, collaborate with various team members, and assist in testing product execution.

Skills: Experience in developing higher education content, familiarity with instructional design, project management, and proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Word.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; experience with content development in Humanities and Social Sciences preferred.

Location: Remote, throughout the U.S.

Compensation: $45 / Hourly

This position will be employed through Headway Workforce Solutions 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 Economics, Psychology, English, History, or Communication. This role will report to a development or media editor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

Required Skills / Knowledge:

Experience developing print and digital content for the Humanities and Social Sciences higher ed curriculum
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
Project management experience
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
Familiarity with Google Workspace, MSWord, Adobe Pro, and preferably with Jira, Slack, and VitalSource

Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree

Pay Rate: $45+/hour, based on experience

Hours: Part-time to full-time, depending on project needs, with potential for periods of no work and those of intense work requiring quick turnaround

Assignment Date: Weeks to many months, depending on project needs

Location:Remote

Please include a cover letter along with your resume