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Remote Curriculum Writer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Senior Product Manager

Osage, IA · On-site +1

$102K - $135K/yr

You do your best work in a fully remote environment built on clarity, evidence, and earned trust ... write and refine User Stories with clear acceptance criteria, edge cases, and learning-quality ...

Senior Product Manager

Osage, IA · Remote

$102K - $135K/yr

You do your best work in a fully remote environment built on clarity, evidence, and earned trust ... write and refine User Stories with clear acceptance criteria, edge cases, and learning-quality ...

Effective written and verbal communication skills * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of ... This compensation range is specific to the remote role and takes into account the wide range of ...

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How much do remote curriculum writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote curriculum writer in Iowa is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.01 and $31.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote curriculum writer?

A Remote Curriculum Writer is an education professional who develops instructional materials, lesson plans, and educational content from a remote location, often working from home. They collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to design course outlines, assessments, and learning activities tailored to specific educational standards or organizational needs. This role requires strong writing skills, knowledge of instructional design principles, and familiarity with digital learning platforms. Remote Curriculum Writers use technology to communicate with teams and ensure the quality and effectiveness of educational resources. The position is popular in K-12 education, higher education, corporate training, and e-learning companies.

What does a remote curriculum writer do?

Remote curriculum writers develop and help implement new academic instructional materials, lessons, and activities for teachers to use in their classrooms or for online programs. While some educational organizations have curriculum writers on staff, remote curriculum writers work from home or another location outside of the office. Remote curriculum writers often work for public school districts, educational non-profits, and online educational start-ups. In this career, your job duties include determining the needs of the students and developing curriculum to meet those needs. You may also review the current materials and help to improve or change the instruction to better meet guidelines set by the company, school district, or state educational board.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote curriculum writer?

To thrive as a Remote Curriculum Writer, you need strong instructional design knowledge, subject matter expertise, and often a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and experience with curriculum standards are typically required. Excellent written communication, creativity, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for developing engaging content and managing remote work. These skills ensure the creation of effective, standards-aligned educational materials that support diverse learners in virtual environments.

How does a remote curriculum writer typically collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers?

As a Remote Curriculum Writer, collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructional designers is often facilitated through virtual meetings, shared documents, and project management platforms. You’ll regularly participate in video calls to discuss learning objectives, provide feedback, and ensure content accuracy and alignment with educational standards. Effective communication and proactive scheduling are key, since you may be coordinating across time zones and with multiple stakeholders. This collaborative process helps ensure the curriculum is both engaging and pedagogically sound.

What is the difference between Remote Curriculum Writer vs Remote Content Developer?

AspectRemote Curriculum WriterRemote Content Developer
CredentialsEducational background, writing skillsVaries; may include design or coding skills
Work EnvironmentHome-based, educational institutions, e-learning companiesHome-based, media companies, online platforms
Industry UsageEducation, e-learning, trainingMedia, marketing, digital content
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on curriculum design, educational contentFocus on digital content creation, multimedia

The Remote Curriculum Writer primarily develops educational content and lesson plans for online courses or training programs, emphasizing instructional design. In contrast, a Remote Content Developer creates a broader range of digital content, including articles, videos, and multimedia for various platforms. While both roles require strong writing skills and often work remotely, their focus areas and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Curriculum Writer job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 67% Physical, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,511 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Academic or Clinical Program Management Associate - Urology

Iowa City, IA • On-site, Remote

The University Of Iowa
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


University Of Iowa rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Urology seeks to hire an Academic or Clinical program Management Associate to provide administrative oversight, coordination, leadership and curricular expertise for the Department of Urology Residency Program.

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at an offsite location within the state of Iowa. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations for the Urology Residency Program.

  • Assist the Program Director on an ongoing basis to ensure the residency program is in compliance with the ACGME, RRC, and American Board requirements. Document ACGME recertification. Implement preparations for department faculty, residents, and support staff for site visits.  Gather data and prepare reports for accreditation and regulatory agencies. Assist Program Director with applicable accreditation reports.  Participate in internal review.

  • Possesses knowledge of the Institutional and Program Requirements for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, applicable professional societies and boards, and program specific curricular requirements.

  • Assist the Program Director in the development and implementation of specific learning objectives for each residency rotation.

  • Advise prospective students regarding application procedures and serve as primary point of contact for interviewees, potential recruits, as well as current and graduated learners.

  • Correspond with clinical services and departments regarding curricular matters, rotation assignments and changes, and vacations and absences.

  • Oversight of resident licensure and training certification renewal (resident license, state and federal drug licenses) (BLS, ACLS, ALSO, ATLS, NRP, PALS).

  • Coordinate and manage residency recruitment processes including screening, selection, and match process of applicants to the program. Manage Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) interaction.  Write, edit and revise recruitment correspondence and brochures.  Assist Program Director to establish recruitment policy.

  • Represent training program at all recruitment events.

  • Serve as Liaison to residents regarding human resources related issues.  Manage onboarding processes. Oversee resident licensure renewal and training certification renewal.

  • Manage resident schedules, absence and leave requests, compliance with duty hours policies and procedures, mandatory UI Health Care compliances, program core competencies, graduation requirements.

  • Manage residency evaluation system.  Prepare evaluations and summary materials related to individual residents for faculty review.

  • Maintain system for Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education, collect data and complete annual program reports.

  • Review residency and fellowship curriculum requirements and changes with the Program Director.

  • Develop residency training materials including, but not limited to, the program brochure, resident handbook, syllabi, surveys, and accreditation manual. Recommend revisions to residency program policies and procedures.

  • Create rotation schedules including goals and objectives that best fit the learners' academic needs. 

  • Develop residency program budget and oversee planning and purchases for residency program activities, events and curriculum expense.  Purchase program approved academic materials for learners. Verify all residency expenditures.

  • Attend monthly and periodic program related meetings.

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at an offsite location within the state of Iowa. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 1-3 years of related administrative and program management experience.

  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Must be proficient in computer software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Minimum of one year experience working with graduate medical education programs and/or medical clerkship programs.

  • Experience working with MedHub, ICON, and MAUI software.

  • Experience working with student populations.

  • Knowledge of University, University of Iowa Health Care and/or College of Medicine policies, procedures and regulations.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

         Resume

         Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.   Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Sandy Moenk at sandy-moenk@uiowa.edu or 319-356-0748.

Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Acad Clin Prog Mgt Associate
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 3A
Contact Information
  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Sandy Moenk
  • Contact Email: sandy-moenk@uiowa.edu

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