Instructional Design Implementation Manager

WICHE

22h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Instructional Design Implementation Manager will report to the Every Learner Everywhere (Every Learner) Director and serve as the lead instructional design specialist for the Courseware Lighthouse Test Track: BEACON Implementation Program. This role will work closely with mathematics faculty, departmental leaders, partners, and project staff to redesign gateway mathematics courses (with an emphasis on Calculus I) and integrate AI-enabled courseware into coherent, evidence-based instructional models. The Instructional Design Implementation Manager will create and maintain course and courseware shells, support alignment of learning outcomes, assessments, and activities, and provide hands-on design and implementation support to institutional teams. The successful candidate will have substantial experience redesigning math courses, strong instructional design skills, and familiarity with adaptive or AI-enabled courseware. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in instructional design, education, mathematics education, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant experience (3+ years) designing or redesigning college-level math courses, particularly gateway or introductory mathematics (e.g., Calculus I).
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles, learning science, and evidence-based teaching practices, with specific application to mathematics instruction.
• Experience designing and implementing courses in at least one major learning management system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L/Brightspace); ability to learn and work across multiple LMS environments.
• Experience with adaptive or AI-enabled courseware or similar digital learning tools, including integration with LMS platforms.
• Strong technical skills and comfort working with digital learning tools, analytics dashboards, and course configuration settings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, instructional staff, and cross-functional teams in higher education.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills, including the ability to translate complex design concepts into practical guidance.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to improving student outcomes in mathematics and supporting high-quality digital learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multi-section, coordinated math courses or department-wide redesign efforts.
• Experience working on grant-funded projects or multi-institution initiatives.
• Familiarity with data-informed course improvement processes using student outcomes and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Design for Gateway Math Courses
• Courseware and LMS Implementation
• Faculty Support and Professional Learning
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration with Partners and Project Team
• Research and Landscape Analysis
• Performs other related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of Every Learner Everywhere and the BEACON Implementation Program.

Benefits

• WICHE offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical insurance with generous employer contribution to health savings account (H.S.A.), dental, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care); 403(b) retirement plan with employer match of 200% on employee contributions up to 5% after six full months of employment; and vacation accrual, paid family leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and personal leave time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees