Director of Education Technology

CT State Community College; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College in Norwich, CT seeks a Director of Education Technology to lead instructional technology strategy and distance/online learning initiatives, partnering with faculty to enhance teaching and the learning environment.

The role requires a Master’s in Instructional Technology and experience developing and supporting LMS platforms, with a focus on innovative tech and campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Technology or related field with 1+ year experience.
• Strong knowledge of instructional technology and course management systems.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and implement instructional technology in collaboration with the Director of Information Technology.
• Develop and deliver programs for faculty and staff on instructional technologies, including course management systems.
• Administer technology initiatives and support the teaching and learning environment.
• Attend convocations, commencements, and committee/meetings, including some evenings/weekends.

Skills

IT literacy

Instructional design

Course management systems

Leadership in program development

Fiscal and business administration

Diversity and inclusion

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Technology or related field

Tools

Blackboard Learn/Ultra

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted: September 16, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: October 2026

Work Location: CT State Three Rivers 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Position Summary

The Community College system makes higher education available to a broad range of constituents and strives to make academic programs as accessible and exciting as possible. Among the techniques used to accomplish that objective, the colleges use state of the art technology to enhance classroom instruction, web course management technology to enhance on-site courses and to deliver online courses and television and other multimedia technology and programming to present academic instruction.

The Director of Education Technology is the strategic person in the college, responsible for providing direct pedagogical expertise in course development and augmentation, including planning, assessment and implementation of distance and online learning, and partnering with faculty and academic staff in the exploration and use of instructional technologies to enhance the teaching and learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Academic Dean or Dean/Director of Information Technology, the Director of Education Technology is responsible for enhancing learning opportunities for the College’s publics, faculty and students through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, overseeing and implementing instructional technology in collaboration with the Director of Information Technology.
• Develop and deliver programs for faculty and staff on the use of instructional technologies, including course management systems.
• Administration.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Instructional Technology or other appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Application of computers and internet to transmission of instruction, including
  information technology literacy skills;
• Design of instructional courses for adaptation to internet or television transmission;
• Methods of applying technology-based presentation in academic settings;
• Leadership in program development;
• Fiscal and business administration;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing an educational technology strategy that advances teaching, learning, and student success.
• Extensive experience administering and supporting Blackboard Learn or Ultraother comparable learning management systems and providing training and consultation to faculty and students.
• Knowledge of emerging educational technologies, including artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and digital learning innovations.
• Evidence of leadership in evaluating, recommending, and implementing innovative instructional technologies across a college or university.
• Experience providing institutional leadership for technology-enhanced teaching and learning through collaboration with faculty, academic administrators, and other campus stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $78,380 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section46a-80(b) or46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.