Head Managing Instructor (UK)

Date Posted: 4/5 Application Deadline: 4/14 At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential. What We’re Looking For: The Head Managing Instructor (HMI) will deliver our course curriculum, facilitate learning, lead a team of educational support staff, and create optimal conditions for outstanding student outcomes. This role has teaching and facilitation assignments, as well as management responsibilities, and will help to manage a group of part-time employees across an allocated portfolio of products and courses.  This role combines deep applied experience with a passion for sharing knowledge and positively impacting students’ learning by differentiating based on student needs and effectively delivering content while also creating and maintaining a productive learning environment for instructors and educational support teams. Depending on experience and expertise, the HMI may be allocated to work on products within the following areas. Executive education & undergrad courses/sections: Technical Functional business management Leadership / strategy Disruptive/ topical Bootcamps: Coding Data analytics and visualization Cybersecurity Fintech Digital marketing Product management Technology project management  UX/UI Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Program Delivery (65%): Including but not limited to:   Fulfill standard instructor role and duties  Fulfill the role of Head/Lead Instructor for specified courses (this could be any course for which the incumbent meets the University Partner approved profile requirements) Lead classes and support students: Preparing and leading class sessions, sharing real-world industry experience, monitoring student concerns and inquiries, analyzing weekly student data and differentiating instruction based on student needs, and supervising others) assigned to the course. Course content reviews: You can identify and recommend improvements to our current offerings and curriculum. Lead & Support Part-time Educational Staff (25%): Including but not limited to:  Empower people Manage the day to day performance of part-time Instructional team members including pedagogical performance, time & attendance, compensation, and development. Provide peer coaching to part-time Instructors within the allocated portfolio as and when required. Review the performance of the Instructors within the allocated portfolio with a view to talent creation for future or other courses/classes. Develop a community of practice linked with the portfolio’s subject matter to grow an understanding of adult learning pedagogy Engage self learning by ensuring a culture and ethos of support and challenge. Market and Organizational Assistance (10%): Including but not limited to: Being knowledgeable of and compliant with all 2U policies. Team recruitment: As required and requested, Review bios and Skills Alignment Assessment results for new part-time employees and/or independent contractors for the assigned course(s), and complete the hiring recommendation report for the Academic Recruitment team to action. Bootcamps events: participating in market events such as Demo Day, Admissions Events, and Tech Talks , providing administrative support for Student Success Manager (SSM) in market, and participating in bi-weekly regional Full-Time Instruction Calls Things That Should Be In Your Background: Bachelor's Degree.  A minimum of two (2) year’s experience delivering online education. Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in industry (e.g. Web Development). Experience in managing a team of professionals. Experience with relevant software and tools, such as:  Google Suite, Moodle Version control (Git, Github) and deployment servers such as Heroku Must demonstrate a growth mindset, industry knowledge and technical expertise (as required), and an ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise way.  Proficiency in the following is required for Bootcamps: General - Git, MVC, Object-Oriented Programming. Browser-Based Technologies - HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Responsive Design, Bootstrap, and React.js. Server-Side Development - User Authentication, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs),and MERN. Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), ORM, Template Engines (Handlebars.js). Databases - MySQL and MongoDB. Benefits & Culture Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance. Full-time, ZA benefits include:  2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company-wide festive season break 2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.  2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: recruitingaccommodations@2u.com .   About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com. About edX edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org. Learn more at https://2u.com/careers/ #NoBackRow The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.  2U is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. 2U requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.