Executive Director, AI-Driven Product Innovation

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering seeks an Executive Director to lead the Master of Engineering in AI for Product Innovation. This full-time, on-site role is based in Durham, NC, guiding a premier interdisciplinary program that blends AI expertise with hands-on product development and industry connections.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, program assessment, admissions, faculty leadership, and strategic growth to advance residential and online offerings while fostering

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years in technical and managerial roles in academia, government, or industry.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Master's degree required; doctorate preferred; exceptional industry experience considered in lieu of doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership for curriculum design, assessment, and admissions.
• Oversee faculty, operations, and budget with a collaborative, respectful environment.
• Collaborate across program, institute, department, and school boundaries.
• Hire innovative faculty to teach the curriculum.
• Develop and deliver applied, problem-based courses.
• Support co-curricular programs for students.
• Implement strategic plans to enhance residential and online programs.
• Lead industry engagement and build partnerships with industry.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Educational leadership

Education

Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Doctorate or terminal degree preferred

Job description

Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering seeks an Executive Director to lead the Master of Engineering in AI for Product Innovation. This full-time, on-site role is based in Durham, NC, guiding a premier interdisciplinary program that blends AI expertise with hands-on product development and industry connections.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, program assessment, admissions, faculty leadership, and strategic growth to advance residential and online offerings while fostering