Director for Instructional Technology and Innovation

About the role

The Director for Instructional Technology and Innovation reports to the Vice President for Institute Technology and Chief Technology Officer (VP-IT/CTO) at CalArts. This role is critical to the Institute's strategy and planning on technologies related to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategy and tactics surrounding technologies, both current and on the horizon, related to teaching and learning at CalArts
• Identifying, implementing, training on, and managing technologies
• Participating in shared governance at the Institute
• Managing the Learning Management System, ensuring overall performance, integration with other systems, and expansion as requested through the use of standard protocols
• Spearheading work into new and innovative technologies that impact the Institute
• Working with faculty and instructional staff to identify software and other tools that will benefit their teaching, implementing those tools in an appropriate manner, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful deployment
• Providing training materials and conducting sessions on identified technologies to faculty and academic staff, as well as on other topics that impact student learning, such as Degree Planning
• Building strong relationships with faculty, program directors, deans, and the Provost’s Office to further their work
• Defining project milestones, measures of success, and other parameters as appropriate

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required, preferably in Educational Technology or related field
• Several years' experience working in higher education or an art non-profit, preferably directly with faculty
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (Instructure Canvas preferred) and LTIs
• Experience doing training, both in formal and informal settings
• Proven ability to work and collaborate with diverse constituents and stakeholders on a consistent and regular basis
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to develop, maintain, and cultivate relationships
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in problem-solving situations that achieve visible results
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with diverse groups
• Commitment to cultivating an inclusive and diverse work environment