Content Writer - Math (online homework solution)
Cengage Learning
Aplia, a Cengage Learning product, is revolutionizing how students learn. We create online, interactive learning solutions that increase student effort and engagement in their high school and college courses. We have helped 1,500,000 students at more than 1,800 institutions since product inception in 2002 and are looking for eager and like-minded individuals to join our brainy, creative, and lively group!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Content Writer – Math to join our rapidly growing Aplia team. As a content writer, you will create content for our online Math homework solution and play a key role in the development of this new product. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, an understanding of the challenges that college students face, creative ideas on how to reach, engage and retain students, and demonstrably outstanding writing skills. For a closer look at the content we write, go to www.aplia.com and try out some of our demos.
This is a full-time, on-site position located in our Belmont, CA office. We will also consider candidates for our Boston, MA office. Relocation assisstance is available for well qualified candidate.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Create, review, and edit online teaching materials for college level Math courses
- Work with internal stakeholders to determine and execute the vision and requirements of our online math products based on extensive experience, research, and customer interviews
- Work with our team of content developers, project editors, and reviewers to accomplish goals of Cengage’s math discipline
- Continuously consult with customers and internal stakeholders to vet the product in terms of approach, effectiveness, student audience, level, and product requirements
- Consult with engineers to help develop innovative Math tools to best serve our students and professors
- Be familiar with our current content to advise the sales and support teams on any content-related questions
- Fully support the content once it’s live, including assisting students and teachers by answering content-specific questions and responding to and fixing any bugs within 24 hours
Basic Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree in Math or Teaching Math
- 5+ years, current or recent, experience teaching undergraduate courses in Math - ranging from Developmental through Calculus
- Knowledge of various instructional methods and pedagogical approaches to teaching math, including adaptive learning
- A vision for what an online product could accomplish in math
- Proven ability to work collaboratively
- Top-notch written and oral communication skills
- Successful ability to review and effectively critique work for quality, consistency, and efficacy
- Demonstrated aptitude and willingness to develop successful customer relationships at the highest level
- Computer savvy with the ability to quickly pick up technical skills
- Bright, hard-working, flexible, dedicated, and team-focused self starter
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Formal editorial / writing experience
- Familiarity with the online learning platforms
- Extensive relationships with Math industry peers
Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.
This is a full-time, on-site position located in our Belmont, CA office. We will also consider candidates for our Boston, MA office. Relocation assisstance is available for well qualified candidate.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Create, review, and edit online teaching materials for college level Math courses
- Work with internal stakeholders to determine and execute the vision and requirements of our online math products based on extensive experience, research, and customer interviews
- Work with our team of content developers, project editors, and reviewers to accomplish goals of Cengage’s math discipline
- Continuously consult with customers and internal stakeholders to vet the product in terms of approach, effectiveness, student audience, level, and product requirements
- Consult with engineers to help develop innovative Math tools to best serve our students and professors
- Be familiar with our current content to advise the sales and support teams on any content-related questions
- Fully support the content once it’s live, including assisting students and teachers by answering content-specific questions and responding to and fixing any bugs within 24 hours
Basic Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree in Math or Teaching Math
- 5+ years, current or recent, experience teaching undergraduate courses in Math - ranging from Developmental through Calculus
- Knowledge of various instructional methods and pedagogical approaches to teaching math, including adaptive learning
- A vision for what an online product could accomplish in math
- Proven ability to work collaboratively
- Top-notch written and oral communication skills
- Successful ability to review and effectively critique work for quality, consistency, and efficacy
- Demonstrated aptitude and willingness to develop successful customer relationships at the highest level
- Computer savvy with the ability to quickly pick up technical skills
- Bright, hard-working, flexible, dedicated, and team-focused self starter
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Formal editorial / writing experience
- Familiarity with the online learning platforms
- Extensive relationships with Math industry peers
Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.
