The posting
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



