Content academic learning designer

Cengage Group; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Learning Design Specialist to drive innovation in educational content. This role involves evaluating and improving learning strategies, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring quality standards in content delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design and a passion for creating inclusive learning experiences. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact in education. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are dedicated to continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in instructional or learning design.
• Educational background in curriculum development or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate content strategy using quantitative and qualitative metrics.
• Collaborate with authors for content appropriateness and inclusivity.

Skills

Instructional Design

Learning Design

Curriculum Development

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Remote Work Skills

Inclusive Content Design

Education

BA/BS in Education

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

File-sharing tools

Job description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

What you'll do here:

• Use shared templates and processes to take the product from hypothesis to implementation

• Evaluate the impact of current content strategy and product pedagogy using established quantitative and qualitative metrics. Identify and detail content requirements, and review available content for re-use

• Collaborate with authors and team members, seeking out varied perspectives and expertise. Using a shared set of metrics, evaluate new content and learning objectives for pedagogical appropriateness

• Apply Cengage's quality learning standards to products, solutions, and daily work, in accordance with well-researched guidelines and established protocols; adopt opportunities for continuous improvement. Advocate for improvements in accessibility and inclusivity in all aspects of your solutions.

• Serve as the learning design specialist in a cross-functional team of professionals in business strategy, marketing, content creation, and production

• Apply learning science and digital learning methodologies to assigned products, courses, and subject areas

• Cultivate innovation and quality, looking for opportunities to improve the lives of our learners through quality learning design

• Communicate optimally, through strong verbal and written skills, including audience-centric analysis, persuasion, influence, and documentation

• Collaborate with peers, using interpersonal savvy in problem-solving, making trade-offs, and building rapport

• Handle sophisticated, long-range projects and multiple partners in a dynamic remote-work environment

Skills you will need here:

• BA/BS in Education; Master's level education with curriculum development or related or teaching experience in higher ed or technical/career ed preferred

• Educational or professional background in instructional design, learning design or related

• Minimum of 5 years of experience

• Experience in designing inclusive, diverse content

• Proven dedication to continuous professional improvement and learning

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and file-sharing tools

• Ability to work remotely, preferably in the Eastern or Central Time Zone

• Experience in corporate environment

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone].

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here (https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/) to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy .

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$77,100.00 - $100,000.00 USD

Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.

We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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