Outsmart · 2 months ago
Faculty Lead & Learning Engineer - Sciences
Outsmart is an early-stage startup on a mission to reimagine higher education. The Faculty Lead & Learning Engineer - Sciences will own course design and development for undergraduate science, leveraging AI and modern tools to create engaging learning experiences.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own the science curriculum: Design and develop courses across biology, chemistry, physics, and geology (intro → advanced) with clear learning outcomes and mastery-based progress
Design assessments (formative & summative)
Leverage AI & tooling to create interactive content (e.g., a virtual science lab) that improves engagement and efficacy
Collaborate with Learning Design, Product, and Engineering to ship high-quality, technology-enabled science experiences (simulations, visualizations, notebooks)
Support accreditation & quality: Align syllabi, policies, credit hours, and outcomes with institutional standards; contribute evidence for reviews and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Degree in a core science field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology) or Science Education
3+ years teaching or leading curriculum in undergraduate science
Proven fluency with education technology and AI
Track record of cross-functional collaboration with designers/engineers and shipping learner-centric features
Preferred
PhD or EdD
Benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee who has been with us for at least 6 months (includes birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
10 PTO days per year and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Work with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Company
Outsmart
Rebuilding higher education for the AI era — smarter, faster, and way more fun than lectures and debt.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase