Director, Instructional Technologies

The director collaborates with UCATT, University Information Technology Services, the Disability Resource Center, and other campus units on instructional technology implementation, best practices, and policies related to the LMS and instructional technologies. In addition, the director is responsible for coordinating with central IT on all projects and operational aspects of shared technologies and services.

This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence the implementation of instructional technology at the university, guiding initiatives that support both educators and students in leveraging cutting-edge tools for learning and academic success.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties
and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Supervision (70%)

• Lead a team of instructional-technology professionals, overseeing the learning management system (D2L Brightspace) and other enterprise instructional technologies, with a focus on pedagogical effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain
  relationships with colleges and units, managing LMS access roles and
  levels.
• Evaluate instructional
  technology initiatives and usage, making data-driven decisions for
  continuous improvement informed by student learning.
• Develop policies and best
  practices for implementing and maintaining instructional technologies.
• Manage complex projects and
  initiatives related to instructional technology.
• Collaborate with UCATT
  leadership to provide comprehensive services to instructors, students,
  and staff across the university.
• Create operational plans to
  support effective integration of technology into instructional
  practices.

Communication and Collaboration (10%)

• Develop and communicate
  outreach and support strategies to stakeholders across campus.
• Provide instructional
  technology and pedagogical expertise in campus-wide discussions on
  teaching and learning with technologies.
• Partner with college
  administrators and other leaders to execute organizational mission and
  strategy.
• Collaborate with University
  Information Technology Services to achieve shared goals.
  

Support and Training (10%)

• Lead outreach initiatives with academic units to promote effective use of instructional technology in teaching and learning.
• Guide the instructional
  technology team to create and coordinate training and professional
  development opportunities for instructors, staff, and students on
  instructional technology tools and resources.
• Provide consultations to
  instructors on integrating technology into their teaching practices as
  needed.
  

Innovation
and Exploration (10%)

• Oversee explorations of
  developing instructional technologies through pilot projects and
  exploratory research.
• Develop and implement
  strategies for technology integration in teaching and curriculum,
  life-cycle management of instructional technologies, and training and
  implementation for new technologies.
• Direct assessment efforts
  around new technologies to inform adoption and support decisions.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of
  instructional technologies, design principles, and educational trends in
  higher education.
• Proficiency in
  accessibility standards, universal design, and inclusive technologies.
• Advanced understanding of
  learning management systems and instructional technologies supported by
  UCATT.
• Strong communication skills
  to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences and
  facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent project
  management abilities to handle multiple priorities and manage change in
  a complex academic environment.
• Leadership and strategic
  planning skills to guide instructional technology initiatives and manage
  diverse teams.
• Ability to assess and
  implement technical solutions with a focus on pedagogical outcomes and
  teaching effectiveness.

• Minimum
  of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial
  experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced
  learning attained through professional level experience required.

• Master's degree or higher in instructional technology, higher education, or related field.
• Experience as an instructor or assisting instructors in achieving their instructional goals using technology at any level (PK-20).
• Leadership experience in instructional support in higher education.
• 3 years of experience in providing enterprise services.
• Experience developing strategic plans and roadmaps for the adoption and optimization of educational technologies.
• Expertise in implementing and supporting learning management systems or similar enterprise platforms.
• Experience in vendor management, including communication, contract negotiation, and partnership development.