Head of the Center of Teaching & Learning Excellence

EHL Group

Lausanne 25

Infos sur l'emploi

Date de publication :07 octobre 2025
Taux d'activité :100%
Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
Lieu de travail :Route de Berne 301, 1000 Lausanne 25

Join us and shape the future of hospitality today!

EHL's dynamic campuses form a unique network where passionate students, academics and industry experts from over 120 countries come together with a common goal: to develop and disseminate hospitality knowledge, while supporting the sector's continued growth.

We are constantly striving to improve the working environment and personal development opportunities for our more than 800 staff and teachers, who are among the most recognized experts in their respective fields. Since its foundation in 1893, EHL has been widely recognized by the industry and consistently ranked among the world's top hospitality management schools. Everything we do is based on our values of excellence, family and learning, and we are committed to bringing them to life in tangible ways for our employees.

The Academic Office department is responsible for fostering an environment of academic excellence and integrity across the EHL Group. Its mission includes overseeing academic governance, ensuring compliance and accreditation, managing faculty affairs and development, supporting thought leadership and research strategy, and maintaining institutional relations with academic authorities. Through these responsibilities, the Academic Office strives to build a dynamic and supportive academic ecosystem that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to reach their highest potential.

To join our amazing team, we are looking for a candidate who is not only skilled and passionate about hospitality but also aligns with our leadership principles: transparency, accountability, collaboration, care, and experimentation.

The mission of the Head of the Center of Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) is to support the Chief Academic Officer in leading the CTLE and facilitating faculty support and development for the EHL Group. She/He oversees the introduction and expansion of educational technologies across programs to enhance classroom delivery and student engagement, and is responsible for shaping and developing the institution’s Teaching & Learning Strategy. This role is critical in supporting the professional growth and performance of faculty members as new digital initiatives are being launched requiring diversified teaching practices. The position is also key in leading initiatives that advance faculty learning and institutional values, while driving forward EHL’s strategy, mission, and vision for digital education and training.

What will you do?

Co-create and drive the Teaching & Learning Strategy to deliver a signature EHL classroom experience, fostering excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and learning.

Adapt pedagogical content and curriculum in line with industry trends such as AI, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Lead the CTLE and a multidisciplinary team (faculty developers, education specialists, learning designers, instructional technologists) to implement strategy and enhance faculty support.

Design and implement faculty development programs to continuously advance pedagogy, educational technology, and research expertise across campuses.

Monitor pedagogical and EdTech trends to inspire faculty and nurture a culture of innovation and reflective practice.

Oversee the development and use of learning technologies across the faculty, teaching assistants, learning designers, and content studio.

Establish processes to recognize pedagogical excellence and innovation, including faculty awards.

Address gaps in pedagogical and digital skills through compulsory training and specialized workshops.

Supervise the selection, implementation, and integration of educational technologies, including policy and process development.

Promote EHL values and community engagement, supporting continuous improvement, accreditation, and teaching quality.

Who you are?

You have a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field, or substantial experience in the subject area.

You have 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years in a similar position.

You have a strong ability to collaborate across departments and with internal and external partners.

You are highly curious and experimental, with a strong interest in innovative digital solutions and digital learning.

You have excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

You are proficient in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

You are adaptable to change and demonstrate effective time management.

You have the ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships.

You have expertise in team building, people management, and faculty development, including instructional design.

You are experienced in developing and implementing faculty development initiatives, policies, and performance evaluations, with solid knowledge of best practices and trends in pedagogy, digital education, and the Swiss/international higher education landscape.

You are fluent in English and French.

What we offer?

We offer you a permanent contract within a business area of an educational institution, with exceptional employee benefits including free meals, an attractive number of days off, a parking space or public transport contribution, as well as access to various services and facilities.

We offer you responsibility, challenge, development opportunities and encouragement to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

We offer you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our students’, staff and partners’ experience as well as contribute to the growth of our institution.

You will enjoy being part of a passionate, multidisciplinary and talented team.