Physics Content Developer (Contract)
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Macmillan
US
Summary
The Physics Content Developer will author lab procedures, design physics questions with solutions, and create instructional hints for the iOLab platform. They are also responsible for reviewing digital content for scientific accuracy and providing constructive feedback to collaborators.
Job Description
This position will be employed through a third party company working remotely throughout the U.S.
Macmillan Learning is seeking a Physics Content Developer to support the creation of digital learning materials. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in physics and strong pedagogical insight to develop content that is accurate, engaging, and accessible to students at all proficiency levels. In this role, the Physics Content Developer will author lab procedures and pre-lab materials, design clear and effective physics questions with solutions, and review content for accuracy, clarity, and instructional value. The position also involves providing constructive feedback to peers and contractors, ensuring that all materials meet the highest standards of clarity, precision, and educational effectiveness.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and author physics lab content to be used with the iOLab platform.
- Write clear, pedagogically sound questions and solutions of varying difficulty.
- Design hints and feedback that anticipate common student errors, diagnose misconceptions, and guide learners toward understanding.
- Review and edit digital content for scientific accuracy, clarity, and grammar.
- Provide constructive feedback to contractors and collaborators to maintain content quality.
- Create concise, accurate solutions to accompany questions and instructional materials.
- Enter and manage content (procedures, questions, hints, solutions, and feedback) in the software platform.
Required Skills / Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge base in Physics.
- Experience teaching physics at the secondary or post-secondary level.
- Experience writing physics-related instructional or assessment content.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new software and digital tools.
Education Requirements:
- MS or PhD in Physics; PhD in progress will be considered
Pay Rate: $30 - 35/hour, depending on experience
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Assignment Duration: 3 to 4months, depending on project needs
Location: Remote
We deeply believe in the power of books to connect people, amplify diverse voices, create meaningful change, and make a lasting impact in the world.
Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. We are firmly committed to our employees, authors, and core values — and strive to build a culture that is inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives throughout all levels of the company. Our U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group.
Macmillan Publishers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting a broad representation of differences — race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective — in our workplace.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
We deeply believe in the power of books to connect people, amplify diverse voices, create meaningful change, and make a lasting impact in the world.
Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. We are firmly committed to our employees, authors, and core values — and strive to build a culture that is inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives throughout all levels of the company. Our U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group.
Macmillan Publishers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting a broad representation of differences — race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective — in our workplace.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
