Instructure is an education-technology company developing cloud-based learning and assessment software for K–12 schools, higher education, and organizations delivering workforce or government training. Its product ecosystem includes Canvas, learning management tools, Mastery for standards-aligned assessment, Parchment for credentials and academic records, analytics, and integrations with partner systems. The company’s work centers on helping institutions support student success, measure learning, and deliver credentials through scalable SaaS products.
Director of Assessment Content
Lead Instructure’s assessment content and research teams at an education technology company. Set roadmap delivery, distributed operations, budget, content rights, and practical AI adoption.
Description
- Lead the Assessment Content team through its Managers and Senior Managers, and oversee the Assessment Research team.
- Coordinate work across design, editorial, copy editing, shared services, research, statistical programming, and psychometrics.
- Deliver the assessment roadmap, overseeing planning, staffing, timelines, and quality.
- Work with Product Management to shape the roadmap using content expertise, research, market insights, emerging technology, and new product opportunities.
- Manage an operating budget exceeding one million dollars.
- Allocate work among US teams, offshore teams, and vendors.
- Oversee content rights, including licensing, work-for-hire agreements, international distribution, and perpetual rights.
- Partner with Legal and Procurement on content rights.
- Find practical applications for AI in content design, editing, and review while safeguarding quality.
- Hire, coach, and develop leaders.
- Build a team prepared to take on new kinds of work as the business evolves.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- An advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in education, educational measurement, psychometrics, instructional design, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 12 years of experience in assessment content development, assessment research, or product development in the education industry.
- At least seven years of people leadership experience, including leading managers and teams with varied specialties.
- Deep expertise in assessment, including test construction, blueprints, item specifications, accessibility compliance, validity, and reliability.
- A track record of managing large, distributed content operations, including budgets, offshore teams, and vendors.
- Working knowledge of content licensing, work-for-hire, international distribution rights, and perpetual rights.
- Practical experience using AI tools in content development.
- Strong operational leadership and the ability to deliver on and influence a roadmap.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- A passion for education and commitment to Instructure’s mission.
- All employees must pass a background check.
- Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, valid contact number, and residential address.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- An ownership program for all full-time employees.
- A flexible work culture.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and the annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
- Learning and development resources.
- Professional development tools.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Technology and tools to support your best work.
- The Motivosity employee recognition program.
- An inclusive, supportive culture that encourages meaningful connection.