Academic Director

About the role

LUNEX, a specialised higher‑education institution in Luxembourg, is seeking an Academic Director to lead its academic strategy, programme development and research agenda. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will shape the university’s academic future and ensure a high‑quality learning environment for students.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the university’s academic vision, programme portfolio and research strategy.
• Ensure excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange across all programmes.
• Oversee academic governance, accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement.
• Identify and develop new interdisciplinary programmes and international partnerships.
• Lead academic Heads of Department, fostering an inclusive culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Contribute to senior leadership decisions on institutional development, internationalisation and resource allocation.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive academic leadership experience in higher education, including programme portfolio or research strategy development.
• Proven record of research excellence and ability to grow a research agenda.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and experience implementing internal QA systems.
• Experience in curriculum design, digital teaching, student‑centred pedagogies and international programmes.
• Capability to manage budgets, resources and staff.

Required skills

• Curriculum design
• Digitalisation of teaching and learning
• Student‑centred pedagogical approaches
• International programme development