Director of Academic Excellence $400,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
You've shaped a clear academic vision in the past and taken full ownership of the results. You've led directly, not from the sidelines. And in learning science, you're not experimenting—you've created something tangible, delivered measurable success, and earned the credibility to present that work publicly. If this describes you, 2 Hour Learning is seeking its academic leader.
At 2 Hour Learning, we've developed a system in which students learn at twice the rate in only two hours per day. This is achieved through AI-driven tutoring, mastery-based advancement, and a complete rethinking of traditional classroom design. The outcomes speak for themselves. We now need a leader who can align execution across varied school environments, elevate standards in academic leadership, and serve as the public advocate for a movement rooted in evidence-based learning science.
This is not a position centered on abstract theory. It is a leadership charge. You will direct the academic strategy in action, establish rigorous standards, surface gaps in execution, and mentor high-performing teams toward measurable success. You will convert our scientific principles into operational excellence and champion this model globally.
What you will be doing
- Designing academic frameworks that convert learning science into actionable direction for curriculum development, motivation architecture, and application design.
- Overseeing academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure school teams remain synchronized, accountable, and outcome-focused.
- Integrating data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and direct observation into comprehensive academic ecosystem assessments that identify the most critical barriers to accelerated learning and recommend targeted solutions.
- Ensuring strategic coherence through structured planning, continuous feedback mechanisms, and milestone oversight to sustain emphasis on student learning objectives.
- Serving as the external face of 2 Hour Learning in high-profile settings, including keynote presentations and meetings with Ministries of Education, to influence global perspectives on education reform.
What you will NOT be doing
- Working on narrow curriculum initiatives that fail to generate systemic impact.
- Producing theoretical research disconnected from student outcomes or operational execution.
- Shifting accountability for performance to middle management or external consultants.
- Depending on institutional reputation or theoretical arguments to convince doubtful stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Expand and strengthen 2 Hour Learning's validated academic model by coordinating execution across school sites, raising leadership performance standards, and serving as the authoritative public representative of a movement built on rigorous science and demonstrated outcomes.
Candidate requirements
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field
- 7+ years leading academic or EdTech teams with evidence of exceptional learning outcomes
- Proven experience applying AI or technology to accelerate learning
- Track record of public thought leadership such as media, keynotes, books, or advising
- Strong performance management skills with the ability to hold elite peers to a high bar
- Fluent in interpreting data to diagnose learning issues and direct interventions
- Comfortable engaging directly with students, parents, and school leaders
Nice to have
- Founded or led an innovative school model, lab school, or high-performing EdTech venture
- Experience navigating cultural, political, or international education contexts
- Deep familiarity with Bloom's 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning frameworks
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