Head of Academics and Learning EngineeringOutsmart • Culver City, CA, United States
Head of Academics and Learning Engineering
Outsmart • Culver City, CA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Define and lead Outsmart’s academic philosophy and pedagogical approach Oversee undergraduate curriculum and assessment development across disciplines — ensuring rigor, alignment, and measurable learning outcomes Lead the Learning Team, including faculty and instructional designers, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement Work closely with our Provost to ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance and to develop and implement academic quality systems for curriculum review, learning outcomes tracking, and assessment validation Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design AI‑enhanced, technology‑enabled learning experiences Drive innovation in pedagogy, experimenting with adaptive and AI‑supported instructional models Advanced degree, preferably in Education, Learning Science, Instructional Design, Math, or related field 10+ years of experience in curriculum or academic leadership, ideally in higher education or edtech Demonstrated success managing interdisciplinary academic teams Proven record of designing programs that combine technology, pedagogy, and measurable learning outcomes Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory processes Strong understanding of AI and learning technologies Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision) Parental leave for any full‑time employee who has been with us for at least 6 months (includes birthing, non‑birthing, and adoptive parents) 10 PTO days per year and 12+ paid company holidays per year Remote work days Lunch provided in‑office daily Work with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Head of Academics and Learning Engineering
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About Outsmart
Outsmart is an early‑stage startup on a mission to reimagine higher education. We are democratizing access to higher education by creating an entirely new collegiate experience. With $38M in backing from firms such as Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed – and a founding team of former Duolingo executives – Outsmart is bringing together mission‑oriented, detail‑obsessed, high‑impact team players to build the learning experiences of tomorrow.
About The Role
The Head of Academics & Learning Engineering will lead the design and development of Outsmart’s undergraduate courses and programs, ensuring they are world‑class and designed for the AI era, working closely with our Provost. This role reports to the CEO, oversees a team of faculty and learning engineers, and translates the institution’s educational vision into world‑class curriculum, assessments, and learning experiences. The role is based in Culver City, CA or Lehi, UT.
Qualities We're Seeking
- Deep academic expertise in pedagogy and learning design
- Vision for how undergraduate learning should evolve in the AI era — combining rigor, efficacy, accessibility, and fun
- Demonstrated experience in the development and / or validation of standardized assessments
- Comfort operating at the intersection of education, technology, and entrepreneurship
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams of faculty and designers
- High‑energy, accountable, resourceful, and mission‑driven — thrives in an early‑stage environment
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