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Posting Number: req21091

Department: UCATT

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Director of Instructional Technologies provides supervision and strategy for the instructional technologies team at the University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT). This team provides pedagogical and technical support for the learning management system and a portfolio of enterprise 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.

This position requires the employee to work on campus at least three days a week.

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 & Responsibilities

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 Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Information Technology

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $86,870 - $112,932

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

11

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Grade Range Minimum

$86870

Grade Range Midpoint

$112932

Grade Range Maximum

$138993

Career Stream and Level

M2

Job Family

Instructional Technology

Job Function

Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Janet Smith,

janetsmith@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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