Job Description

INSEAD's Research and Innovation Department is at the forefront of advancing academic excellence and thought leadership. Dedicated to fostering groundbreaking research, the department supports faculty, researchers, and students in generating impactful insights that address complex global challenges. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the department provides state-of-the-art resources, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships to drive innovation across diverse fields of study. Through its initiatives, INSEAD aims to contribute to academic rigor, inform policy, and shape the future of business and society.





INSEAD is seeking an Associate Director, AI Learning Innovation to join our Research and Innovation Department. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Asia Campus in Singapore. A hybrid working model is in place - 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.

About the job

Reporting to the Executive Director, Learning Innovation, you will drive INSEAD's efforts to meaningfully integrate AI into teaching and learning. In this strategic technical role, you will shape how AI enhances pedagogy, improves learner experience, and supports INSEAD Faculty in innovating with new approaches. You will work within a cross department ecosystem of learning innovation teams, contributing your expertise to help define, test, and scale next generation AI enabled learning solutions.

Your role within the team

Lead systematic experimentation and integration of AI into pedagogical materials (cases, simulations, course packages, digital learning assets, personalisation to cater to learners needs). Collaborate closely with INSEAD Immersive Learning on developing and scaling AI?enabled learning solutions. Support faculty adoption of AI?enhanced teaching methods and scale successful pilots. Collaborate with learning innovation units, INSEAD Publishing, INSEAD Knowledge, Immersive Learning, and content teams to drive effective and measurable use of AI applications. Contribute to streamlining INSEAD's digital learning platforms--including Learning Hub, Digital@INSEAD, INSEAD Knowledge, and INSEAD Publishing--leveraging unified AI?enabled tools to enrich user experience. Serve as an AI Champion for the Research and Innovation Department, supporting AI learning, experimentation, and adoption among staff.

The ideal candidate profile

Bachelor's degree in digital engineering or related field. Minimum 5 years' experience working with digital technologies, with demonstrated success building AI tools for education. Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy digital tools. Customer?centric mindset; familiarity with design thinking or similar methodologies is a plus. Creative yet practical; having a balanced approach to implementing ideas Works effectively with others, share information readily, support a collaborative environment, and contribute to solution?focused outcomes--especially within globally distributed, multicultural teams. Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for learning. Actively seeks opportunities to grow, and contributes to an environment where continuous improvement is valued. Excellent communication skills; strong willingness to contribute beyond the defined role.

Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English.

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diversity, independence, rigour, and entrepreneurial spirit

, we foster a

collaborative

environment where

empathy

and

integrity

are at the heart of every interaction. With a commitment to

professionalism

and a

client-focused

approach, we encourage our team to embrace a

growth mindset

, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results. If you're passionate about working with a dynamic, globally-minded team that values closeness to its clients and thrives on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you! Join our vibrant community and help shape the future of business education!
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