Faculty Lead and Learning Engineer - Math

Overview

Outsmart is an early-stage startup on a mission to reimagine higher education. We are democratizing access to higher education by creating an entirely new collegiate experience. With $38M in backing from firms such as Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed — and a founding team of former Duolingo executives — Outsmart is bringing together mission-oriented, detail-obsessed, high-impact team players to build the learning experiences of tomorrow.

About The Role

• Own the math curriculum:
  Design and develop courses across the math sequence (intro → advanced) with clear learning outcomes and mastery-based progress.
• Design assessments:
  Create both formative and summative assessments that accurately measure mathematical proficiency.
• Leverage AI & tooling:
  Create interactive content (e.g., adaptive problem sets or automated feedback loops) that improves engagement and efficacy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally:
  Work with Learning Design, Product, and Engineering to ship high-quality, technology-enabled math experiences such as dynamic visualizations and interactive notebooks.
• Support accreditation & quality:
  Align syllabi, policies, credit hours, and outcomes with institutional standards; contribute evidence for reviews and continuous improvement.
• Location:
  
  Los Angeles, CA or Lehi, UT.

• Deep disciplinary expertise in mathematics; comfortable stewarding courses across the broader math portfolio (e.g., Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, etc.).
• Mastery of pedagogy, learning design, and assessment, with an enthusiasm for AI-enabled teaching and learning.
• Builder mindset: resourceful, high energy, accountable, mission-driven, and student-obsessed; thrives in early-stage environments.
• Clear, direct communicator who collaborates well with designers, engineers, and product.

• Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Math Education;
  PhD or EdD preferred.
• 3+ years teaching or leading curriculum in undergraduate mathematics (online or hybrid experience a plus).
• Proven fluency with education technology and AI.
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration with designers/engineers and shipping learner-centric features.

• Competitive salary and equity
• 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 (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
• Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world