Assistant Director, Teaching & Learning (Canvas & Hybrid)

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning to lead course development, delivery operations on Canvas, and the expansion of in-person and hybrid programs for adult learners.

The role partners with faculty, learning designers, and instructors to create engaging learning experiences, perform QA, and ensure accessibility and analytics are integrated into program improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops engaging online, hybrid, and in-person learning experiences grounded in adult learning theory, instructional design best practices, and accessibility standards.
• Partners with faculty, instructors, and subject matter experts to design innovative learning activities, assessments, and instructional materials that support defined learning outcomes for online, hybrid, and in-person learning experiences.
• Consults with instructors and program teams to implement course revisions and continuous improvements based on learner feedback and program goals.
• Designs, administers, and analyzes course evaluations and learner surveys to assess learner satisfaction and provides recommendations that enhance course design, delivery, and learner outcomes.
• Ensures course materials meet accessibility standards, such as WCAG, institutional guidelines, and quality assurance expectations.
• Coordinates the planning, publishing, maintenance, and lifecycle of certificate programs and courses in Canvas and resolve delivery issues prior to course releases.
• Conducts quality assurance (QA) reviews in Canvas to ensure course content is accurate, functional, accessible, and aligned with established quality standards.
• Develops, documents, and maintains standards, policies, procedures, templates, and quality control checklists that support consistent, high-quality course delivery.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, improve production processes, and increase operational efficiency across course development and delivery.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align LMS functionality with evolving instructional, operational, and learner experience needs.
• Evaluates new Canvas features, integrations, and educational technologies, recommending enhancements that improve instructional quality, learner engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate documentation and tracking systems to support course production, revisions, and ongoing program maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Instructional design

Learning analytics

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in learning design

Post-graduate education in learning design

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft 365

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning to lead course development, delivery operations on Canvas, and the expansion of in-person and hybrid programs for adult learners.

The role partners with faculty, learning designers, and instructors to create engaging learning experiences, perform QA, and ensure accessibility and analytics are integrated into program improvements.