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Director of Curriculum and Instruction, New Education Initiative (NEI)

Job Number: 25231
Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
Department: MIT Open Learning
School Area: Office of Provost
Pay Range Minimum: Not Available
Pay Range Maximum: Not Available

Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Pay Grade: No Grade

Posting Description

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION, NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVE (NEI), MIT Open Learning, to lead the design and delivery of a groundbreaking digital curriculum of stackable credentials toward bachelor's degrees in science, engineering, and AI; reimagine education for the AI era and prepare the next-generation workforce; oversee a team of instructional designers and developers; guide pedagogical strategy and content creation; and co-develop MIT’s Faculty Academy to train educators; and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to build scalable, high-impact learning experiences—online and in classrooms.

Find a full job description here: https://openlearning.mit.edu/jobs

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in engineering, computing, math, science, humanities, or social sciences with a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience; proven ability to thrive in fast-changing environments and manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results. Submit a cover letter detailing qualifications, a teaching statement outlining instructional philosophy, and a CV including education, publications, talks, and relevant experience.

This is a one-year term appointment, with a potential for extension based on performance and funding.

The pay range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000.

9/26/2025