Macmillan Publishers

Biology Content Developer (Contract)


Pay$25.00 - $30.00 / hour
LocationRemote
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: BIOCH002595

      This position will be employed through Headway consulting firm working remotely throughout the US.

      Hourly Rate: $25 - $30 Depending on Experience.

      The Biology Content Developer is involved in ensuring that our digital biology products are accurate and pedagogically sound. They are responsible for writing clear questions and solutions of varying difficulties, which test student understanding and application of concepts in Biology, Genetics, or related subjects. They will author hints, solutions, and feedback that provide insightful diagnosis of student mistakes and misconceptions and coach students toward mastery. The Biology Content Developer will also be responsible for reviewing biology content.

      Major Responsibilities:

      • Writing clear, engaging questions which test student understanding and application of concepts

      • Authoring hints and feedback that anticipate common student errors, provide insightful diagnosis of their misconceptions, and coach them toward mastering the material

      • Creating solutions to these questions that are complete and concise

      • Inputting the questions, hints, solutions, and feedback into the software

      • Providing clear, concise feedback to other contractors in order to correct errors of content, spelling, grammar, and/or pedagogy

      • Reviewing digital biology content for accuracy

      Required Skills / Knowledge:

      • Strong knowledge base in biology

      • Experience teaching biology

      • Ability to write conceptual questions

      • Experience writing original homework and/or test questions

      • Strong computer skills including the ability to quickly learn new products and technology

      • Recent experience teaching biology for Higher Education

      Education Requirements:

      • MS or MA in Biology, Genetics, or related subjects; PhD in progress will be considered

      Hours:

      • 10-30 hours per week


      Location:

      • Remote

  • About the company

      Macmillan Publishers is a British publishing company traditionally considered to be one of the 'Big Five' English language publishers.