Head of Academic Innovation $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 transformative academic vision before and taken ownership of the results. You've led visibly, not from the sidelines. And when it comes to the science of learning, you're not experimenting—you've created something tangible, generated outcomes that validate the approach, and established credibility to present it publicly. If this describes you, 2 Hour Learning seeks its academic cornerstone.
At 2 Hour Learning, we have designed a system in which students achieve learning at double the typical rate within just two hours per day. AI-driven tutoring, mastery-oriented progression, and a fundamental break from traditional classroom design underpin these results. The outcomes speak for themselves. We now require a leader capable of aligning execution across varied school environments, elevating academic leadership standards, and serving as the authoritative public representative of a movement anchored in robust learning science.
This position is not one of theoretical exploration. It is an operational leadership imperative. You will direct the academic strategy in action, establish unambiguous benchmarks, diagnose implementation shortfalls, and guide high-performing teams toward measurable success. You will convert our scientific underpinnings into operational rigor and advocate for this model on a global stage.
What you will be doing
- Designing academic frameworks that convert learning science principles into actionable directives for curriculum development, motivational structures, and application architecture.
- Conducting academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure school teams remain synchronized, responsible, and outcome-driven.
- Integrating data, stakeholder conversations, and direct observation into comprehensive academic ecosystem assessments that identify high-impact obstacles to accelerated learning and recommend concrete actions.
- Ensuring strategic coherence through structured planning, continuous feedback mechanisms, and progress monitoring to sustain commitment to student learning objectives.
- Serving as the external face of 2 Hour Learning at premier forums, from keynote addresses to engagements with Ministries of Education, influencing global perspectives on education design.
What you will NOT be doing
- Pursuing isolated curriculum experiments without achieving organization-wide impact.
- Producing theoretical research disconnected from measurable student outcomes or operational realities.
- Shifting accountability for performance to mid-level managers or external advisors.
- Depending on institutional prestige or conceptual arguments to convince doubtful audiences.
Key responsibilities
Expand and strengthen 2 Hour Learning's validated academic framework by harmonizing execution across school sites, raising leadership performance standards, and establishing yourself as the authoritative voice of a movement built on rigorous science and demonstrable 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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