What are the responsibilities and job description for the Author Trainer – Math Content Development - Simon Initiative position at Carnegie Mellon University?
The Simon Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an Author Trainer – Math Content Development to play a pivotal role in guiding the creation of dynamic, interactive learning experiences for math courses. This role is critical to ensuring the quality, consistency, and pedagogical effectiveness of digital learning resources, including digital textbooks, homework assignments, and assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in math education, a deep understanding of effective instructional strategies, and experience in training and mentoring content authors to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
As part of the team, you will work closely with content developers, instructional designers, and engineers to develop modern, mobile-first math educational materials that engage students and facilitate mastery of complex concepts.
- Authoring Support and Mentorship : Train, coach, and provide feedback to content authors to apply instructional design principles aligned with modern pedagogical best practices.
- Instructional Strategy Development : Design and implement active learning strategies optimized for a mobile-first platform.
- Content Oversight : Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure math content is accurate, relevant, and high-quality.
- Peer Review : Coordinate interdisciplinary peer reviews to maintain content quality through constructive feedback and collaboration.
- Accessibility and Inclusivity : Ensure all learning resources meet accessibility and inclusivity standards, working closely with technology teams to integrate these features.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Facilitate effective communication between content creators, instructional designers, and technical teams to deliver cohesive, innovative materials.
- Professional Development : Lead workshops, mentoring, and community-building initiatives to support content creators’ growth and adherence to best practices.
- Continuous Improvement : Stay updated on educational trends and refine content creation guidelines to align with emerging technologies and pedagogical advancements.
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.
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Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.
Those employees who are have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from to an enticing offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with and take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our to help navigate childcare needs, , and so much more!
