Director, Teaching Excellence & Learning Innovation

GUS Germany GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 138,169 - 207,253; Full time

Job summary

Gisma seeks a dynamic leader to found and head the Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) at its Potsdam/Berlin campus. The role shapes teaching quality, academic development, curriculum enhancement, digital learning, AI-enabled education, student success and industry engagement.

It offers strategic influence and leadership in a growing university. You will drive strategy, partnerships with AQSU, and a culture of continuous improvement, while ensuring governance and accreditation

Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification; a professorial title would be an advantage.
• Significant senior academic leadership experience, with a track record of leading teaching enhancement and academic development.
• Experience of curriculum enhancement, digital learning and supporting accreditation activity.
• Sound knowledge of the ESG 2015 quality standards and current developments in AI and digital education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Gisma's Learning and Teaching Strategy, building an institutional culture of student‑centred, innovative teaching and continuous enhancement of assessment and feedback practice.
• Lead academic induction, probation support, mentoring, peer learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), equipping staff to teach effectively in a digital, AI-enabled environment.
• Work with Programme Directors to keep curricula current, interdisciplinary and future-focused — integrating AI, digital technologies and sustainability.
• Lead the responsible adoption of AI and educational technology, and drive continuous improvement of blended and online learning.
• Establish an institution-wide academic skills programme that strengthens student outcomes.
• Build employer and professional body partnerships to keep teaching relevant to workforce needs.
• Promote entrepreneurship education and knowledge exchange as part of Gisma's wider mission.
• Build Communities of Practice and support the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Digital learning

AI in education

Stakeholder management

Project and change management

Data-informed decision-making

Education

PhD or equivalent

Professorial title advantageous

Job description

Gisma seeks a dynamic leader to found and head the Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) at its Potsdam/Berlin campus. The role shapes teaching quality, academic development, curriculum enhancement, digital learning, AI-enabled education, student success and industry engagement.

It offers strategic influence and leadership in a growing university. You will drive strategy, partnerships with AQSU, and a culture of continuous improvement, while ensuring governance and accreditation