Cengage Learning

Position ID: 488-CONTENTWRITER
Position Title: Content Writer - Developmental Math
Position Location: Belmont, California 94002, United States
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: halted (posted 2010/07/20, listed until 2011/01/20)
Position Description:    

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The Content Writer will create new developmental math content and shape our online tools to best serve students and professors alike. This is a full-time, on-site position located in our Belmont, CA office. Specific Responsibilities: - Create, review, and edit online teaching materials for Developmental 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 - Must have 5+ years experience teaching undergraduate courses in Math, including courses such as Arithmetic, Basic Math, Basic College Math, Pre-Algebra, Introductory Algebra and Developmental Math - 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 to: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=LEARNING&cws=1&rid=3913


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Contact: Candi Kenney
Postal Mail:
20 Davis Dr.
Belmont, CA 94002
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