Director of Faculty Success

About Learnvia

Learnvia is a new nonprofit organization and university-affiliated learning collaborative launched with support from Carnegie Mellon University and the Gates Foundation, that develops research-based, interactive, and free-to-students courseware, tools, and supports that empower educators and unlock student success in gateway math.

Grounded in learning science, Learnvia’s approach translates rigorous research into high quality, engaging courseware that elevates instructional excellence, strengthens iterative and evidence-based teaching practices, and advances student success in critical prerequisite coursework for higher level studies. The first pilot program launched in Fall 2025 with Calculus 1, with additional high-enrollment, high-attrition gateway courses to be added over time, based on research findings and continuous feedback from faculty and students.

The Opportunity

The Director of Faculty Success will join the Learnvia leadership team and partner closely with the Simon Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University to advance Learnvia’s vision of Great Teaching enabled by Great Courseware. This role positions faculty engagement, professional learning, and community-building as defining strengths of the Learnvia ecosystem.

This is a highly collaborative, outward-facing role that blends strategy with hands-on execution. The Director of Faculty Success will work directly with faculty across partner institutions, building trust, fostering peer learning, and designing professional learning development experiences that help educators succeed while shaping the evolution of Learnvia’s programs and products and advancing learning science research.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven educator and strategist who understands the realities of teaching mathematics at the postsecondary level, especially in environments that serve hardworking students navigating the transition from high school to college-level math. They bring a deep appreciation for the complexity of learning math, the institutional and curricular barriers many students face in gateway courses, and the opportunity to use evidence-based tools and pedagogy to transform outcomes.

How to Apply

The salary range for this role is $97,750 - $115,000. While there is a preference for this position to be based in Pittsburgh, it can be remote, with frequent travel to Pittsburgh and to other locations to meet team members and institutional partners.

To learn more and apply, please follow this link:https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/learnvia-faculty-success/