Academic Director M/F

EDHEC Business School; Nice; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

EDHEC Business School is recruiting an Academic Director (M/F) for the Nice campus. This part-time CDI role focuses on shaping online education strategy and the Online MSc program, ensuring academic excellence and accreditation compliance.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with faculty and external contributors, and close coordination with the Pedagogical Innovation team to pilot new teaching methods and AI-enhanced assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing academic programmes, ideally online.
• Ability to design and continuously improve curricula and learning content.
• Knowledge of academic standards and accreditation requirements (ECTS, AACSB, Assurance of Learning).
• Experience coordinating faculty members and external contributors.
• Ability to integrate pedagogical innovation and AI into teaching and assessment practices.
• Fluent English in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the academic content of the Online MSc.
• Continuously enhance the programme structure and curriculum to ensure alignment between academic research, industry practice, and accreditation requirements (ECTS, Visa, AACSB, Assurance of Learning, etc.).
• Validate assessment content, including AOL objectives and AI stress testing of examinations.
• Coordinate faculty members and external contributors involved in the programme.
• Conduct an annual review of the programme based on student feedback, research developments, market evolution, and the programme's strategic direction.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen international exchange partnerships in collaboration with the FOME Alliance.
• Work closely with the Pedagogical Innovation team to pilot and integrate new teaching methods, assessment approaches, and educational innovations.
• Contribute to the visibility and reputation of the Online MSc through live events.
• Participate in admissions committees.
• Ensure that the programme continues to meet the evolving needs of both students and the market.

Skills

Programme management

Curriculum design

Accreditation knowledge

Faculty coordination

Pedagogical innovation

English fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Founded in 1906, EDHEC is now ranked among the top 10 business schools in Europe. With campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, and over 90 nationalities represented across its campuses, EDHEC is a truly international institution directly connected to the business world.

With a network of more than 60,000 alumni across 143 countries, EDHEC educates committed leaders capable of addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Driven by its core values of excellence, innovation and entrepreneurship, the School has developed a strategic model based on research that delivers tangible value to society, businesses and students.

This culture is reflected in the work of the EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute, the EDHEC NewGen Talent Centre, the EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Institute, and the recently established Management in Innovative Health Chair.

The School operates as a genuine ideas laboratory and plays a pioneering role in digital education through EDHEC Online, the first fully online degree-granting learning platform.

Together, these strengths make EDHEC a centre of knowledge, experience and diversity, dedicated to preparing the next generation of managers to excel in a rapidly evolving world.

EDHEC in numbers:

• 9,400 students enrolled in academic programmes
• More than 20 degree programmes, from Bachelor to PhD level
• 175 professors and researchers
• 13 specialised research centres and chairs

EDHEC Business School is recruiting an Academic Director (M/F). This is a part-time (3–4 days per week) permanent position (CDI) based on the Nice campus.

Main Responsibilities

The future Academic Director will play a key role in shaping the future of online education and contributing to the continued development of our academic offering.

We are looking for an individual with a strong ambition to innovate, challenge existing practices, and anticipate the rapid evolution of the online education landscape, while ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence and maintaining our accreditation requirements.

Beyond academic leadership, we believe that this role requires a strong collaborative approach. Being based in Nice is therefore an important success factor, as we value regular in-person interaction to build a strong collective dynamic, foster innovation, and work effectively across teams and functions.

The key responsibilities of the Academic Director will include:

• Oversee the academic content of the Online MSc.
• Continuously enhance the programme structure and curriculum to ensure alignment between academic research, industry practice, and accreditation requirements (ECTS, Visa, AACSB, Assurance of Learning, etc.).
• Validate assessment content, including AOL objectives and AI stress testing of examinations.
• Coordinate faculty members and external contributors involved in the programme.
• Conduct an annual review of the programme based on student feedback, research developments, market evolution, and the programme's strategic direction.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen international exchange partnerships in collaboration with the FOME Alliance.
• Work closely with the Pedagogical Innovation team to pilot and integrate new teaching methods, assessment approaches, and educational innovations.
• Contribute to the visibility and reputation of the Online MSc through live events.
• Participate in admissions committees.
• Ensure that the programme continues to meet the evolving needs of both students and the market.

Profil

Key Skills

• Experience in managing and developing academic programmes, ideally online.
• Ability to design and continuously improve curricula and learning content.
• Knowledge of academic standards and accreditation requirements: ECTS, AACSB, Assurance of Learning, etc.
• Experience in coordinating faculty members and external contributors.
• Ability to integrate pedagogical innovation and AI into teaching and assessment practices.
• Fluent English in an international environment.
• Strong leadership and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Innovative mindset and proactive approach.
• Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate change.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Rigorous with a strong focus on academic excellence.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.