"Assistant Provost for Innovative Learning Experiences"

Company Description

Founded in 1919, AUC is the region's premier university. It is Middle States accredited with many of its programs having further accreditations for the different programs they offer. In 2008, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo. It continues to operate in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. AUC is an English-medium institution, where most courses are taught in English. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description

The American University in Cairo is seeking a visionary and impact-driven academic leader to serve as our Assistant Provost for Innovative Learning Experiences.

Overview:
This senior academic leadership role is responsible for leading strategic academic innovation efforts to future-proof AUC's curriculum and learning ecosystem. The role centers on reimagining academic programs through the integration of competency-based learning, transdisciplinary design, and experiential learning models that align with global workforce trends and civic imperatives.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Innovation:
   Spearhead the transformation of undergraduate and graduate curricula to embed future-facing design principles, foster interdisciplinary learning, and promote real-world application of knowledge.
2. Competency-Based Learning:
   Institutionalize a comprehensive competency framework that maps academic and co-curricular learning to essential 21st-century skills, supporting both curriculum redesign and student success initiatives.
3. Future Learning Design:
   Lead the design and piloting of forward-looking academic experiences, including AI-powered curriculum diagnostics, future readiness assessments, and learning pathways aligned with emerging career fields and societal needs.
4. Educational Technology and Digital Innovation:
   In collaboration with the Center of Learning and Teaching (CLT), develop and scale educational technologies that support personalized learning, AI-enabled curriculum diagnostics, and future competency development, ensuring digital tools are integrated into the core of academic transformation efforts.
5. Strategic Academic Initiatives:
   In collaboration with the Academy of Liberal Arts (ALA), drive cross-departmental collaborations to build institutional capacity in experiential learning, curriculum innovation, and the future of liberal arts.
6. Thought Leadership and Capacity Building:
   In collaboration with the Center of Learning and Teaching (CLT), deliver institutional workshops, thought pieces, and consultation services to support academic stakeholders in adopting pedagogical innovations and future-oriented design practices.

Additional Information

Ideal Candidate:

• A forward-thinking academic leader with experience in curriculum design, educational innovation, or academic development.
• Demonstrated expertise in competency-based education, interdisciplinary program design, or emerging pedagogies.
• Proven ability to lead institutional initiatives, engage diverse stakeholders, and translate vision into sustainable systems.
• Strong background in higher education, preferably in contexts of innovation, reform, or global learning.
• A track record of integrating technology to enhance learning design, including experience with designing edtech tools, digital learning platforms, or AI-supported educational solutions.