Outsmart · 15 hours ago
Head of Academics and Learning Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expOutsmart is an early-stage startup on a mission to reimagine higher education. The Head of Academics & Learning Engineering will lead the design and development of undergraduate courses and programs, ensuring they are world-class and designed for the AI era, while overseeing a team of faculty and learning engineers.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Outsmart
Rebuilding higher education for the AI era — smarter, faster, and way more fun than lectures and debt.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase