Assistant Provost for Innovative Learning Experiences

Company Description:

Founded in 1919, AUC is the region’s premier university. It is Middle States accredited with many
of its programs having further accreditations for the different programs they offer. In 2008, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art
campus in New Cairo. It continues to operate in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing
education. AUC is an English-medium institution, where most courses are taught in English. The AUC Libraries contain the largest
English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University’s pursuit of excellence in all
academic and scholarly programs. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies
and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The American University in Cairo
is seeking a visionary and impact-driven academic leader to serve as our Assistant Provost for Innovative Learning Experiences.

Overview:

This senior academic leadership role is responsible for leading strategic academic innovation efforts to future-proof
AUC’s curriculum and learning ecosystem. The role centers on reimagining academic programs through the integration of competency-based
learning, transdisciplinary design, and experiential learning models that align with global workforce trends and civic imperatives.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

1) Curriculum Innovation:

Spearhead the transformation of
undergraduate and graduate curricula to embed future-facing design principles, foster interdisciplinary learning, and promote real-world
application of knowledge.

2) Competency-Based Learning:

Institutionalize a comprehensive competency framework that maps
academic and co-curricular learning to essential 21st-century skills, supporting both curriculum redesign and student success
initiatives.

3) Future Learning Design:

Lead the design and piloting of forward-looking academic experiences, including
AI-powered curriculum diagnostics, future readiness assessments, and learning pathways aligned with emerging career fields and societal
needs.

4) Educational Technology and Digital Innovation:

In collaboration with the Center of Learning and Teaching (CLT),
develop and scale educational technologies that support personalized learning, AI-enabled curriculum diagnostics, and future competency
development, ensuring digital tools are integrated into the core of academic transformation efforts.

5) Strategic Academic
Initiatives:

In collaboration with the Academy of Liberal Arts (ALA), drive cross-departmental collaborations to build institutional
capacity in experiential learning, curriculum innovation, and the future of liberal arts.

6) Thought Leadership and Capacity
Building:

In collaboration with the Center of Learning and Teaching (CLT), deliver institutional workshops, thought pieces, and
consultation services to support academic stakeholders in adopting pedagogical innovations and future-oriented design practices.

Additional Information:

Ideal Candidate:

• A forward-thinking academic leader with experience in curriculum
  design, educational innovation, or academic development.
• Demonstrated expertise in competency-based education, interdisciplinary
  program design, or emerging pedagogies.
• Proven ability to lead institutional initiatives, engage diverse stakeholders, and translate
  vision into sustainable systems.
• Strong background in higher education, preferably in contexts of innovation, reform, or global
  learning.
• A track record of integrating technology to enhance learning design, including experience with designing edtech tools,
  digital learning platforms, or AI-supported educational solutions.