Job location: Remote US
Company: Wiley
About the role:
At Wiley, we welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and embrace individuals who get excited about learning, whether online or by book. Learning is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion. It’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.
Have a passion for making a difference in the education, careers, and lives of hundreds of thousands of college-level students? zyBooks, a Wiley brand, produces interactive online learning content that replaces college-level textbooks, homework, and even programming lab assignments. We offer the excitement of a young, energetic startup environment with a masterfully engineered platform and high-demand content for the STEM college market. We are dedicated to the success of college students worldwide, having provided courseware to more than 900,000 students in over 900 universities.
zyBooks is looking to hire a part-time author to create and oversee interactive, web-native learning content for Computer Science courses.
How you will make an impact:
Create modern web-based content with concise text, extensive interactive learning questions, animations, and more for a variety of CS/CE projects (Introduction to C/C++/Java/Python, Computer Networks, Databases, Web Programming, and more).For Computer Engineering professionals, proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL is expected.Proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python is required.Work with project managers to oversee external authoring projects (evaluate project proposals, train external authors to utilize the zyBooks platform, review content to ensure quality and adherence to zyBooks authoring guidelines).Define and implement auto-generated and auto-graded homework assignments.Maintain and improve existing content.Collaborate with colleagues on the engineering team to define and develop interactive tools.Collaborate with colleagues in Marketing and Sales to assist with demos, respond to instructor feedback, assist with special requests, and more.
Desired Skills:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Highly motivated and organized.A passion for making a real difference in education.Previous teaching experience and/or previous authoring experience is a plus.
About Wiley:
Enabling Discovery, Powering Education, Shaping Workforces.
We clear the way for seekers of knowledge: illuminating the path forward for research and education, tearing down barriers to society’s advancement, and giving seekers the help they need to turn their steps into strides.
Wiley may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: our people. We are willing to challenge the status quo, move the needle, and be innovative. Wiley’s headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations across the globe in more than 40 countries.
When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.