MBA Program Director & Professor

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-looking university is seeking a Program Director and Professor (MBA) to lead and scale its Impact MBA in Sustainability and the Global Impact Executive MBA. This role combines academic leadership with business strategy, ensuring high-quality learner experiences and outcomes. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in MBA education, strong communication skills, and a PhD in a relevant field. Join a flexible and empowering work environment that prioritizes continuous learning and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Co-working budget

Continuous growth opportunities

Twice yearly team Workations

25 vacation days

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in MBA or postgraduate education
• Strong understanding of executive and professional learner needs
• At least 5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 outside academia

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the day-to-day delivery and strategic development of the MBA programs
• Ensure academic quality, learner experience, and outcomes
• Collaborate with operations, admissions, marketing, and partnerships

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data-informed decision-making

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in Sustainability, Innovation and Leadership

Job description

About The Company

Tomorrow University: A Next-Generation University for Impactful Careers

Education is the most powerful lever for driving the transition to a sustainable society. That’s why we’ve built a university dedicated to educating and empowering the change-makers of tomorrow. We offer accredited degree programs designed to equip learners with 21st-century competencies while providing access to a world-class network of experts to maximize their impact.

As a remote-first institution, we use technology and AI to enable flexible, personalized learning - accessible from anywhere in the world.

We are proud to be the first EdTech startup in Europe with a fully state-recognized university license and to be ranked among the Top 20 EdTech startups globally.

Our Inspiration

We believe that transforming education requires rethinking how we teach. At Tomorrow University, we move beyond the traditional, teacher-centered approach and embrace a student-centric learning model. Our goal is to equip learners with the essential skills and mindset needed to create global impact, supported by a vast network of change-makers.

Our Mission

At Tomorrow University, we leverage science and technology to enhance learning while fostering a global community for continuous growth and impact. Our students learn by applying their knowledge to real-world challenges and engaging with world-class educators, mentors, and partners from around the globe.

Be aware that all of our positions are completely Remote but our working hours are Central European Time (+/- 2h).

About The Role

We are looking for an exceptional Program Director and Professor (MBA) to own, lead, and scale our Impact MBA in Sustainability, Innovation and Leadership and our Global Impact Executive MBA.

This is a high-ownership role at the intersection of academic leadership, business strategy, and learner experience. As Program Director, you are both the academic and commercial owner of the MBA programs, accountable for quality, growth, relevance, and impact.

At the same time, you will serve as one of the key professors for the program, delivering outstanding challenges to our learners that relate to your expertise and bring it to life for them.

You will shape a future-facing MBA designed for ambitious professionals who want to lead responsibly in complex, fast-changing environments. This includes those seeking to combine rigorous business education with real-world impact, innovation, and leadership development.

Your Mission

You Will Ensure That Our MBA Programs

• Deliver an exceptional learner experience and high academic quality
• Are highly relevant to executives, employers, and market needs
• Grow sustainably through strong positioning, partnerships, and outcomes
• Translate theory into practice through challenge-based, applied learning
• Produce measurable impact for learners and society

Key Responsibilities

As the MBA Program Director, you will:

• Own and lead the day-to-day delivery and strategic development of the Impact MBA and Executive MBA
• Ensure academic quality, learner experience, and outcomes across all program stages, from onboarding through to graduation
• Collaborate with operations, admissions, marketing, and partnerships to support recruitment and visibility
• Oversee curriculum development and continuous enhancement to meet evolving market needs
• Manage relationships with other professors, external challenge owners, and partners
• Monitor performance metrics (e.g. retention, satisfaction, outcomes) and use data to inform decisions
• Deliver outstanding learning experiences as one of our industry experts, challenge owners, and professors for a topic area relevant to the program and your expertise
• Identify, secure, and drive strategic partnerships that enhance the learning experience
• Oversee and bring in grants that support applied research opportunities for learners, while also supervising learner thesis topics
• Support learners directly when they face challenges, both in program content and throughout their learning journey

What We Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Significant leadership experience in MBA or postgraduate education, program management, or executive development
• Strong understanding of executive and professional learner needs
• A track record of working across both academic and industry teams, with at least 5 years of professional experience, at least 3 of which were outside academia
• Demonstrated ability to shape curricula and drive program performance
• Advanced studies in Sustainability, Innovation and Leadership, with a PhD and a publication record in one of these or related areas
• Passion for, experience in, and expertise in online teaching
• Fluent in English

Skills & Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Results-oriented, with strong organizational and data-informed decision-making abilities
• Comfortable with ambiguity and leading change in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience in a startup environment and in multi-project management is desirable

Mindset & Values

• Learner-centric and collaboration-focused
• Autonomy-driven and self-reliant
• Entrepreneurial and opportunity-driven
• Committed to inclusion, responsibility, and impact
• Excited about and willing to travel multiple times a year (5–6+) for team and learner meet-ups

What Matters To Us

We’re looking for people who thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. These traits are especially important to us:

• Ownership & Independence – You take initiative and get things done
• Collaborative Mindset – You enjoy working across teams and disciplines
• Clear & Thoughtful Communication – You know how to adapt your message to different audiences
• Integrity, Curiosity & Growth – You’re honest, open-minded, and always looking to learn
• Proactivity & Drive – You bring energy and momentum to your work
• Commitment to Execution – You don’t just dream big—you make things happen
• Passion for Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Technology – You care deeply about building a better future

Perks & Benefits

🚀 Work from anywhere, anytime

Our flexible work culture gives you the freedom to design your day. Need a change of scenery? We offer a co-working budget so you can connect and collaborate wherever you are.

🌱 Grow with us

At Tomorrow University, we foster lifelong learning. You’ll have access to our innovative programs and be part of a culture that encourages continuous growth, personally and professionally.

🌍 Travel the world together

Twice a year, we bring the whole team together for a week-long Workation somewhere in Europe, think bonding, brainstorming, and big ideas in beautiful places.

🌴 Time to recharge

You’ll get 25 vacation days per year, plus public holidays based on your location.

Ready to shape the future of education and make an impact? Join us and help reimagine how we learn, grow, and build a better tomorrow.

At Tomorrow University, we believe in your potential, not your paperwork. Degrees are great, but your drive matters even more 🚀