04/29/2013
Cengage Learning

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Position Title: Content Writer - Statistics

Duties & Responsibilities: Job Description: The Learning Design Group at Cengage Learning is revolutionizing the student educational experience. We create online, interactive learning solutions that increase student effort and engagement in their high school and college courses. We have helped more than 4,700,000 students and over 15,000 instructors since 2002 and are looking for eager individuals to join our innovative and collaborative team! We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Content Developer/Writer for Statistics. As a content developer/writer, you will author content for our Statistics online homework solution and play a key role in shaping our approach to digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of undergraduate statistics courses, creative ideas on how to engage students in complex topics, demonstrably outstanding writing skills, and solid methodology for using the digital medium to enhance learning. 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. Responsibilities: - Write and develop online educational materials for undergraduate statistics courses - Work with other content developers to write for, review, and edit our existing online statistics homework materials - Serve as a subject matter expert, advising colleagues and customers on learning design and product development for above course areas - Be familiar with our current content to advise sales and support teams on content-related issues and answers questions from users

Position Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Required: - Bachelor’s degree in statistics or a closely related field - At least 1 year of experience teaching undergraduate courses in statistics, especially at the introductory level - Demonstrated ability to write effective and engaging instructional materials such as activities, assessments, and engagement exercises on deadline - Excellent knowledge of grammar and command of the English language - Top-notch written and oral communication skills - Computer savvy with the ability to quickly pick up technical skills - Bright, hard-working, flexible, dedicated, and team-focused self starter Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in statistics or a closely related field - 2+ years’ experience teaching undergraduate courses in statistics, especially at the introductory level - Experience teaching online classes and/or developing online materials To be considered, a cover letter is required to accompany your resume.

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