Freelance Course Designer

Website: papeersity.com
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About Papeersity

Papeersity is an AI-powered academic readiness platform designed to help students succeed in global higher education systems. The platform prepares students for research-based academic work by teaching academic writing, structured thinking, referencing, and assignment-based learning.

We are building a library of hyper-personalised microlearning courses designed specifically around the assignments students receive in universities. These courses break complex subjects into small, actionable learning modules that help students understand concepts and apply them directly in academic assignments.

Role Overview

We are looking for subject matter experts and instructional designers to develop bite-sized micro-modules across multiple disciplines. The pedagogy is centered around assignment-driven learning, where each module helps students understand concepts that directly support their coursework and academic submissions.

Freelancers will design structured learning content that simplifies complex academic topics and translates them into practical academic skills students can immediately apply in assignments, essays, case studies, and research work.

Subjects We Are Hiring For

- Humanities

- Management & Business

- Law

- Nursing & Healthcare

- Finance & Economics

- Psychology

- STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Key Responsibilities

- Design hyper-personalised microlearning modules aligned with real academic assignments.

- Break down complex subject concepts into clear, structured, bite-sized lessons.

- Develop content that bridges theory with practical assignment execution.

- Create learning prompts, examples, and guided explanations that help students understand how to approach academic tasks.

- Design short assessments or reflection prompts that test conceptual understanding.

- Structure content so it can be delivered in text, visual, or audio-supported formats.

- Collaborate with the product team to ensure content aligns with the AI-driven learning framework.

Content Design Expectations

Each module typically includes:

- Concept explanation (micro-lesson)

- Real academic assignment context

- Step-by-step conceptual breakdown

- Applied example

- Quick assessment or reflection prompt

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Strong academic background in the relevant subject area.

- Experience in teaching, curriculum design, instructional design, or academic writing.

- Ability to simplify complex concepts into short, structured learning modules.

- Understanding of international academic standards and assignment expectations.

- Familiarity with research writing, case analysis, essay structuring, or academic argumentation is a strong advantage.

Preferred Experience

- University lecturers or teaching assistants

- Academic researchers

- Curriculum designers

- Instructional designers in edtech

- Academic writing experts

Deliverables

- Structured microlearning modules

- Concept explanations with academic examples

- Short assessments or prompts

- Assignment-aligned learning frameworks

Engagement Model

- Freelance / per-module compensation

- Remote collaboration

- Flexible timelines depending on subject domain

Why Work With Us

- Opportunity to shape a next-generation academic learning platform

- Build content used by students preparing for global universities

- Work at the intersection of AI, education, and academic skill development

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