Part-Time Online MSc Academic Director - Nice Campus

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

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.