Director of Learning Science $400,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
You've set a clear academic vision before and taken ownership of the results. You've led visibly, not from the sidelines. And your work in learning science isn't exploratory—you've created something tangible, produced evidence that validates its effectiveness, and secured the credibility to present it publicly. If this describes your experience, 2 Hour Learning seeks its academic leader.
At 2 Hour Learning, we've developed a system in which students achieve learning at double the conventional rate in only two hours per day. AI-driven tutoring, mastery-oriented progression, and a fundamental rethinking of traditional classroom design underpin these results. The outcomes are remarkable. We now need a leader who can align implementation across varied school environments, elevate academic leadership standards, and serve as the authoritative public representative of a movement anchored in sound learning science.
This is not a position focused on academic theory. It is a leadership imperative. You'll control the academic strategy in action, establish unambiguous standards, pinpoint performance gaps, and mentor high-performing teams toward tangible results. You'll convert our scientific underpinnings into operational rigor and advocate for this model on a global stage.
What you will be doing
- Developing academic frameworks that convert learning science principles into actionable direction for curriculum, motivational structures, and application architecture.
- Conducting academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to maintain alignment, accountability, and outcome delivery across school teams.
- Integrating data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and direct observation into comprehensive academic ecosystem assessments that reveal the most impactful obstacles to accelerated learning and recommend targeted solutions.
- Ensuring strategic coherence through planning processes, continuous feedback mechanisms, and progress monitoring to sustain focus on student learning objectives.
- Serving as the principal representative of 2 Hour Learning in high-profile forums—from keynote addresses to engagements with national education authorities—advancing systemic transformation in global education thinking.
What you will NOT be doing
- Adjusting individual curriculum elements without producing organization-wide impact.
- Producing theoretical research that lacks clear connection to student performance or operational execution.
- Transferring accountability for results to mid-level managers or external consultants.
- Depending on institutional prestige or conceptual arguments to convince doubtful audiences.
Key responsibilities
Expand and strengthen 2 Hour Learning's validated academic framework by harmonizing implementation across school sites, raising leadership performance standards, and establishing yourself as the authoritative public advocate for a movement founded on rigorous science and demonstrated outcomes.
Candidate requirements
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field
- 7+ years leading academic or EdTech teams with evidence of exceptional learning outcomes
- Proven experience applying AI or technology to accelerate learning
- Track record of public thought leadership such as media, keynotes, books, or advising
- Strong performance management skills with the ability to hold elite peers to a high bar
- Fluent in interpreting data to diagnose learning issues and direct interventions
- Comfortable engaging directly with students, parents, and school leaders
Nice to have
- Founded or led an innovative school model, lab school, or high-performing EdTech venture
- Experience navigating cultural, political, or international education contexts
- Deep familiarity with Bloom's 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning frameworks
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