Job DescriptionAI & Machine LearningCurriculum Writer/Subject-Matter Expert (Contract)Who We Are Thinkfulis a new type of school that brings high-growth tech careers to ambitious people everywhere. We provide 1-on-1 learning through our network of industry experts, hiring partners, and online platform to deliver a structured and flexible education. Thinkful offers programs in domains including web development, data science, data analytics, UX design, and project management.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an AI/machine learning engineer subject-matter expert/curriculum writer to join us in creating curriculum on the topic of AI & machine learning. In this role, you will work with an instructional designer, other subject-matter experts, and AI to develop a new program that prepares professionals to apply AI and machine learning skills to their current role. Responsibilities•Collaborate with instructional designers, subject-matter experts, and AI to:Create learning objective so Create formative and summative assessmentCreate lesson text and imagesCreate video scripts for topic and demonstration videos•Review and iterate on deliverables based on user feedback •Consistently meet deadlines Responsibilities3+ years of professional experience working as a machine learning engineerDemonstrated subject-matter expert in AI & machine learning with an emphasis inPython programming Previous experience developing machine learning, data science, or software development curriculum for adults Collaborative and friendly•OrganizedExcellent writing skills and talent for simplifying complicated conceptsComfortable scripting and recording demo videosComfortable working remoteDemonstrated experience using Microsoft tools (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)Available 20-40 hours per weekIdeal Skills Experience in education, instructional designKnowledge of adult learning theoriesExperience translating complex ideas into simple graphics or videosExperience writing video scripts or creating demo videosExperience following an editorial style guideExperience usingAI chatbotsCompensation and Benefits $75-$100 per hour, depending on years of experienceContract position with a collaborative team Ability to work remotely with flexible hours Access to all available course curriculum for personal use Membership of a global community of over 500 Software Engineers, Developers, and Data Scientists and techies who, like you, want to keep their skills sharp and help learners break into the industry. United States Remote: This is a remote position which may be performed anywhere in the United States except for within the state of Colorado.The pay range for this position is $75 to $100 per hour.The actual pay will vary based on geographic location, job requirements, professional experience, and other factors. In addition, Chegg offers acomprehensive benefits plan for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, mental health support, parental leave,paid time off, volunteer time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with matchingcontributions, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)options, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, an Employee Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits found at:Benefits - Chegg#LI-RemoteWhy do we exist?Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we've expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.Video ShortsCertified Great Place to Work!: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/cheggChegg Corporate Career Page: https://jobs.chegg.com/Chegg India: http://www.cheggindia.com/Chegg Israel: http://insider.geektime.co.il/organizations/cheggThinkful (a Chegg Online Learning Service): https://www.thinkful.com/about/#careersChegg out our culture and benefits!https://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/benefits/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYHnkwiD7Oohttp://techblog.chegg.com/Chegg is an equal opportunity employerUnited States Remote: This is a remote position which may be performed anywhere in the United States.

Instructional Designer (Talent Pool - Contract)

Chegg, Inc., Des Moines

Job DescriptionWho We Are Chegg Skills/Thinkful is a new type of school that brings high-growth tech careers to ambitious people everywhere. We provide 1-on-1 learning through our network of industry experts, hiring partners, and online platform to deliver a structured and flexible education to help upskill and reskill the workforce. We offer programs in tech and tech adjacent fields, such as AI, cybersecurity, web development, data science, data analytics, UX design, and project management, as well as power skills and leadership disciplines like sales and frontline management. Job Description The Instructional Designer will be responsible for either assisting with the design (under the supervision of a Senior Instructional Designer) or designing a program(s) that leads to the maximization of student learning and career outcomes in one or multiple domains. With the support of a Senior Instructional Designer, they will analyze data, define and run research, and iterate content and curricula for skills training across Thinkful's portfolio of courses to achieve these outcomes. The content created will address the core needs of learners who wish to upskill or move into new career paths. The Instructional Designer must be knowledgeable of the best practices in adult learning and bring experience developing content and assessments to meet the needs of learners and partners. They will stay up to date on industry-recognized credentials and skills to prepare students to test for certifications or job outcomes. They will then use this set of findings to inspire informed development of our programs for a designated area and measure the efficacy of the content they design at delivering improved student outcomes. Our Talent Pool Our talent pool is for qualified candidates not necessarily seeking immediate employment however, open to being considered for a position when it becomes available. Additionally, these contractors will not necessarily have regular or ongoing work, but they will be asked to jump in on curriculum-building projects as the need arises. As we expand our portfolio of programs, we see this pool of talent as our primary way we can quickly scale our team to meet demand. There is no need to follow-up on your application. Our recruiters will review resumes on a regular basis to determine and notify candidates if their qualifications match the requirements for the role. Responsibilities Design learning objectives, program capstones, course assessments that are driven by learning outcomes Conduct surveys, tests, and competitive analyses to ensure our learning objectives are teaching towards the highest-demand job skills in each industry we teach Partner with a Senior Instructional Designer to formulate a strategy for improving student outcomes for your assigned program Work directly with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to build course content and assessments; you may use ChatGPT and other AI platforms to generate curriculum content Maintain and improve instructional materials for a single program, drawing on existing metrics like pacing, skills attainment, and mastery Analyze learner data to identify and make improvements to the program based on that data Work with cross-functional teams to communicate updates/changes to course content Test updated content with users as it is being developed to ensure outcomes Design for a diverse group of student personas - our students have varied education, skills, work backgrounds, and demands on their time: we must build solutions that solve for each group in equitable and personalized way Ensure our content delivery is viable and feasible: recommend and develop content solutions for student problems that can be supported by our Operations teams at scale, and delivered within budget by our Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Editorial teams Requirements 1-2 years working in a Curriculum Development, Learning Design, Learning Engineering, or Instructional Design role Experience designing curriculum for an online education platform Excellent writing and editing skills Experience working directly with SMEs and other content developers Understanding and application of adult learning best practices Ability to contextualize skills and tools taught in the program to specific job functions Ability to use backward design to create and iterate content as needed Self-motivated, organized, reliable, flexible, deadline-oriented, have keen attention to detail and can complete multiple tasks in a timely fashion Comfortable with remote work Consistently deliver content that meets set criteria and is on time to support our program launch roadmap Create new and revised lesson content for the online program curriculum Comfort using AI platforms like ChatGPT (preferred) Ideally available 20-40 hours per week, but do not hesitate to apply if you have less availability Compensation and Benefits Compensation range between $40-$120/hour. Final rate will be determined at hire, and will depend on many factors, including program domain, market demand, expertise, location, etc. Contract position with a collaborative team Ability to work remotely with flexible hours Why do we exist?Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we've expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.Video ShortsLife at Chegg: http://youtu.be/Fwf90zgaOLACertified Great Place to Work!: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/cheggChegg Corporate Career Page: https://jobs.chegg.com/Chegg India: http://www.cheggindia.com/Chegg Israel: http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/israel/Thinkful (a Chegg Online Learning Service): https://www.thinkful.com/about/#careersChegg out our culture and benefits!http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/benefits/http://techblog.chegg.com/Chegg is an equal opportunity employer