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/.
The Instructional Design Manager will hold a pivotal position in our product management team. Are you ready to lead a world-class team of instructional designers and make a significant impact on educational products? At Cengage, we are searching for a dedicated Instructional Design Manager to join our ambitious team in the United States. This outstanding opportunity allows you to craft the future of learning by developing innovative, engaging, and effective educational solutions. In this role you will partner with product management, user experience researchers and designers and our portfolio management teams to craft sound
What you'll do here:
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Lead and mentor a team of instructional designers to build flawless educational products.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement instructional design strategies to all our products.
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Implement an instructional design strategy for use across the Cengage portfolio of products that include top-tier instructional design standards.
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Coordinate the design and development of learning materials, including online courses, multimedia content, and assessments.
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Manage a team of instructional designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment and supporting the professional development of team members.
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Manage multiple instructional design projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
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Utilize data analysis and learner feedback to continuously improve training programs and instructional design practices.
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Stay current with industry trends in instructional design and Edtech, incorporating new insights into training strategies.
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Evaluate and incorporate feedback to continuously improve our products.
Skills you will need here:
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5+ years of experience in Instructional Design and at least 1 year in a people management role.
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A degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field
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Proven experience in designing learning experiences for external audiences, ideally in the Edtech industry.
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Proven experience in instructional design, with a strong portfolio of completed projects
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Strong understanding of instructional design principles and methodologies
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Strong analytical skills to evaluate the efficiency of instructional materials
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 [email protected] or at +1 (617)289-7917.
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 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.
$88,600.00 - $105,000.00 USD
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What We Do
With more than 100 years of serving learners, Cengage Group is a global edtech company that enables student choice. No matter how, where, when or why someone wants to learn, our portfolio of education businesses supports all students, from middle school through graduate school and skills education, with quality content and technology. Collectively, our three business units – Cengage Academic, Cengage Work, and Cengage Select – help millions of students each year in more than 125 countries achieve their education and career goals and lead choice-filled lives. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com
Why Work With Us
Our employee experience centers around a shared purpose: to help millions of learners achieve their dreams and improve their lives through education. Whether you want to make a difference in the world or start a fulfilling career in edtech, we focus on providing our employees with meaningful work while empowering them with resources to succeed.
