Study.com

Technical Writing Course Development Specialist (Contract)

India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EducationIndustries

Course Development Specialist (Remote Contract)

Employment Type: Contract Location Type: Remote Salary: Paid per piece (rates vary based on complexity and length of content)


Position Overview

Course Development Specialists are essential to ensuring the quality of our credit-recommended college courses. This project focuses on enhancing and updating college-level courses to align with current academic standards and industry requirements. This is a remote, online contract role with compensation paid per piece of work completed.


Project Description

As a Course Development Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing and updating existing college-level course learning outcomes within your subject area. Your tasks may include, but are not limited to:

  • Updating overall course objectives and defining relevant competencies.
  • Creating or revising skill-oriented course sections.
  • Implementing clear and measurable learning outcomes aligned to course sections.
  • Creating or revising response assignment prompts and rubrics.
  • Evaluating existing multiple-choice questions or writing new ones.

Required Skills

  • Master’s degree or higher in Technical Writing.
  • Experience teaching courses in a college or university setting.
  • Experience creating, updating, or revising courses at a college or university level.

Additional Preferred Skills

  • Strong time management skills to meet deadlines.
  • Receptiveness to feedback and willingness to revise submitted work.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with curriculum designers to produce high-quality course deliverables.

What We Offer

  • Reliable Payments: Receive payments twice a month with automated invoicing.
  • Remote Work: This is a fully online, work-from-home contracted opportunity.
  • Flexibility: Choose your own work hours, location, and select projects that align with your interests.
  • Support: Access to a supportive staff for questions and onboarding assistance.

The Contract Process

  1. Complete the application and submit it with your resume.
  2. Applications are reviewed, and contracts are sent out on Wednesdays.
  3. Submit the signed contract within the 5-day signing window.
  4. Onboarding instructions will be provided the following Wednesday.

About Study.com

Study.com is dedicated to making education accessible. For over two decades, we have been a leading online education platform, providing a personalized learning experience to over 30 million students, instructors, and professionals monthly. We empower millions to achieve their educational and career goals by increasing access to education, recognizing information as the ultimate equalizer and education as the key to upward mobility.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with friends who may be interested.

Skills

Technical Writing
Course Development
Curriculum Design
Assessment Creation
Time Management
Collaboration
Feedback Receptiveness

Study.com

Online education platform with diverse courses

About Study.com

Study.com provides a wide range of online learning resources and courses for students, educators, and professionals. The platform offers video lessons, quizzes, and study materials that cater to K-12 students, college students, homeschoolers, and working professionals. Users can access the content through a subscription-based model, which includes different plans like the College Accelerator Edition that allows access to credit-granting exams. This model ensures consistent revenue and offers group pricing for schools, making it appealing for educational institutions. Unlike many competitors, Study.com focuses on a diverse clientele and provides both subscription access and individual course purchases, allowing users flexibility in their learning journey. The goal of Study.com is to make education more accessible and flexible for everyone.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees
401(k) with employer match
20 - 30 PTO days each year (increases with tenure)
10 paid holidays
Work at home setup stipend
Company-sponsored gym memberships
Free Caltrain Pass
Tuition reimbursement and gift matching programs

Risks

Smartwatch distractions may affect Study.com's effectiveness in strict policy environments.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT could overshadow Study.com's offerings.
Competitors offering similar free resources may challenge Study.com's unique value.

Differentiation

Study.com offers AI-powered Praxis Core Prep, enhancing teacher certification success.
Recognized in GSV 150 list for four consecutive years, showcasing digital learning leadership.
Subscription-based model ensures steady revenue with diverse course offerings.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-enabled educational tools boosts Study.com's market potential.
Partnership with Teach For America expands reach in underserved communities.
Virtual cultural exchange programs present new opportunities for content expansion.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI