• Job Description

  Req#: VICEP002675

  Macmillan Learning is seeking a dynamic and innovative Vice President or Senior Vice President of Pedagogical Design to spearhead the newly formed Pedagogical Design Group. This critical role involves advancing pedagogical strategies within our digital learning programs, fostering learner success, and driving pedagogical innovation in higher education and AP high school markets.

  The Vice President or Senior Vice President, Pedagogical Design develops and leads a team of pedagogical experts aligned to strategic goals of the organization to advance customer value through learning and pedagogical design of our digital learning programs. The VP/SVP, Pedagogical Design will foster a data-centered, pedagogically-focused, innovation-minded team focused on the best opportunities to support digital experiences of instructors and students using Macmillan Learning proprietary learning platforms, like Achieve and iClicker, or by other means, that they deploy Macmillan Learning (or BFW Publishers) content in their courses. The team will also be a source of pedagogical consultation for ventures in new markets that expand the reach of Macmillan Learning beyond its traditional foot print in higher ed and AP high school markets. The outcomes of this team's work, tracked and measured through documentation of success metrics (including KPIs and OKRs developed by the VP/SVP, Pedagogical Design), will further differentiate our digital programs in usage, engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty, and create more inclusive, effective, and equitable learning experiences for learners everywhere. This role manages other employees.

  At Macmillan Learning, we value experience, but we recognize experience can be hard to come by; we also value skills and competencies. To help prospective candidates evaluate the expectations of the position, we’ve aligned competencies that are used to develop employees at Macmillan Learning to the key responsibilities of the position.

  We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds in academic teaching, ed-tech, and educational publishing to apply. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of digital education. Join us in our mission to empower learners and shape the future of education.

  
  Key Responsibilities:

  Team Development and Leading with Vision:

  • Lead the Pedagogical Design Group to enhance digital course designs for the undergraduate higher ed curriculum and Advanced Placement high school curricula.
    Competencies (level: advanced): Strategic Leadership; Nurtures Innovation; Leading through Change; Resiliency; Inspires Others; Manages Ambiguity.
  • Promote pedagogical excellence, inclusivity, and effectiveness in digital learning experiences.
    Diversity & Inclusion Orientation, Bridging Cultures; Impact & Influence.
  • Drive best practices across editorial roles responsible for designing for pedagogical outcomes and delivering continuous improvement of digital content.
    Visioning & Alignment; Manages Complexity; Inspires Others; Impact & Influence.
  • Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
    Business Perspectives; Client Focus; Drives Outcomes & Impact.
  • Define and track success metrics for content strategies and report outcomes to senior leadership.
    Drives Outcomes & Impact; Business Perspective; Effective Communication.

  Collaboration, Strategy, and Learner Success:

  • Work closely with editorial, product, sales, and customer implementation teams to advance usage, engagement, satisfaction, and customer loyalty with our digital learning programs.
    Competencies (level: advanced): Effective Communication; Teamwork & Collaboration.
  • Implement engaging and innovative digital learning experiences, which are accessible, inclusive, and equity-minded.
    Nurtures Innovation; Diversity & Inclusion Orientation; Ownership.
  • Champion evidence-based teaching methods and envision equitable digital solutions.
    Initiative; Diversity & Inclusion Orientation.
  • Drive strategies that differentiate Macmillan Learning and enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Competencies: Business Perspective; Client Focus; Analytical Thinking.

  Data-Driven Improvement:

  • Identify and communicate success metrics for usage and customer satisfaction, track progress against goals, and lead transformation through data-led strategies.
    Competencies (level: advanced): Business Perspective; Data Literacy; Leads through Change.
  • Iterate and improve products based on data insights and user feedback.
    Nurtures Innovation; Continuously Learning.
  • Develop and communicate best practices in digital content design and functionality.
    Effective Communication.
  • Drive stronger financial outcomes by evaluating and refining investments in content updates to digital learning platforms aligned to proven metrics of success.
    Business Perspective; Ensures Accountability; Financial Aptitude.

  User Engagement and Pedagogical Success:

  • Monitor learner progress and performance to inform content development.
    Competencies (level: advanced): Data Literacy; Client Focus; Drives Outcomes & Impact.
  • Support digital program usage and retention by advancing usage and engagement to the delight of our customers.
    Client Focus; Drives Outcomes & Impact.
  • Develop applications for Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for learning and instruction and improve proficiency among editorial/content teams in their use of AI tools.
    Nurtures Innovation.

  Inclusivity, Advocacy, and Alignment:

  • Promote accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive content creation
    Competencies (level: advanced): Diversity & Inclusion Orientation; Leads Change.
  • Ensure alignment with Macmillan Learning’s DEI guidelines and be a champion for equity in education.
    Diversity & Inclusion Orientation; Operational Excellence.
  • Direct curriculum development for the Macmillan Learning Institute for instructors to ensure alignment with best practices and customer value.
    Leads Change; Business Perspective; Nurtures Innovation.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in educational publishing, digital educational content creation, teaching (high school or higher education), or creative roles within ed-tech.
  • 5+ years of experience as a senior leader leading teams through periods of market change and transformation with success developing skills and driving change in their organization.
  • Proficiency in educational technology, systems, and practices.
  • Strong analytical skills and evidence-based pedagogical knowledge.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel for meetings (

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree preferred
  • Certification or formal training in instructional design, applications of educational technologies, or development of pedagogical approaches in high school or higher education.
  • Experience in the classroom (online, hybrid, or in-person) applying learning strategies to diverse populations of students in background, skill, preparedness, and motivation.

  Exemption Status: Exempt

  Physical Requirements:

  Position requires periods of close concentration and the ability to multi-task in an open office, noisy/busy environment. Must be able to travel occasionally, and work more than 40 hours a week as needed.

  This position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming. Candidates from Austin, TX; Boston, MA; New York, NY preferred.

  Benefits

  Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

  • Competitive pay and bonus plan
  • Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, and more!)
  • Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
  • 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • And much more!

  Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or join our Macmillan Community. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

  The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  Bachelors

• About the company

  Macmillan Publishers is a British publishing company traditionally considered to be one of the 'Big Five' English language publishers.

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