Content Author - Simon Initiative

Core responsibilities include:

• Create concise, interactive Calculus content, including instructional text and auto-graded learning questions.
• Design web-based homework assignments and engaging tools for key topics such as functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry.
• Refine and maintain existing Calculus content to ensure high quality and alignment with pedagogical standards.
• Partner with the engineering team to develop tools for concept visualization, exploration, and practice.
• Support Marketing and Sales efforts by delivering product demos, addressing instructor feedback, and assisting with special projects.
• Coordinate external authoring projects, including reviewing proposals, training contributors, and ensuring high-quality output.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Simon Initiative. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills for presenting complex topics clearly.
• Motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Passion for educational innovation, equity in student outcomes, and modern teaching methods.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Proficient in LaTeX for mathematical writing and formatting.
• Experience in educational content development or instructional design.
• Familiarity with programming tools like Python, MATLAB, or Desmos.
• Experience teaching Calculus and remedial/corequisite math courses.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship:Applicantsfor this positionmustbecurrentlylegallyauthorized to workfor CMUin the United States. CMU will notsponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
• Funding: Thisis a grant-funded position.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

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