Curriculum Team Manager – Community for Rigor

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Curriculum Team Manager at Penn Engineering managing educational content for the Community for Rigor project. Directly supporting scientific training efforts and guiding collaborative teams toward improved educational deliverables.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,733 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and instructional design, with a strong focus on creating engaging educational content and fostering collaboration among teams. Possesses a solid background in scientific training and pedagogy, particularly in the biomedical sciences.

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Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignTeam LeadershipScientific TrainingEvidence-Based Pedagogy

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Hard Skills

Educational Content CreationWriting and DocumentationInteractive Activities DesignAudio/Visual Script DevelopmentPrototyping Educational Content

Soft Skills

Constructive FeedbackCollaborationCommunicationCreative Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationNeuroscienceBiomedical SciencesRigor and ReproducibilityStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project manage two collaborative working pods in collaboration with the Director of Operations and the Director of User Research
Lead a pod of curriculum developers through the design and revision of educational units, setting direction and fostering thoughtful, creative work
Working with the Curriculum Team and leadership, create vision for future direction of C4R resources, including novel formats, expanding existing work, new product types, etc.
Write and shape instructional content in alignment with existing style and format, including design educational content and web applications, and prototyping new ways to teach rigor alongside the team
Review all C4R educational content for consistency and clarity
Bring subject-matter judgment to content decisions, and weigh feedback from collaborators and reviewers to distinguish core issues from surface fixes
Cultivate the processes that keep unit production moving, turning big-picture goals into clear priorities
Represent the Curriculum Team within C4R's leadership and governance, co-leading product decisions and enhancing coordination across teams
Serve as the voice of curriculum development and vision in conversations with external partners (funders, stakeholders, and institutions)
Present C4R content to audiences when needed (including instruction to test audiences) and travel to conferences to represent C4R (travel requirement <10%)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and two to three years of experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preference for background in Neuroscience or related field
Experience leading a team or group toward shared goals, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
Expertise in scientific training, and rigor and reproducibility issues, especially in the biomedical sciences
Familiarity with evidence-based pedagogy and instructional design
Demonstrated ability to create effective and engaging instructional content, including text, interactive activities, audio/visual scripts, etc.
Strong writing and documentation skills, including providing written feedback and updating internal knowledge base documents
Ability to teach varied audiences and represent a team to external partners and stakeholders
Interest in developing new skills and taking on new responsibilities as the project evolves

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition assistance
Generous retirement plans
Paid time off
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life resources
Professional and personal development opportunities
Access to University resources and events
Discounts and special services
Flexible work hours
Adoption assistance