Director of Learning Tech & Innovation

CalArts Extended Studies; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CalArts Extended Studies seeks a Director for Instructional Technology and Innovation to lead strategy and implementation of teaching technologies across the Institute. Reporting to IT leadership, you will assess emerging tools, oversee the LMS, and drive adoption in collaboration with faculty and staff.

You will build training programs, participate in governance, and coordinate across six schools to identify impactful technologies, including software and hardware, inside and outside classrooms.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology or related field required.
• Several years in higher education or art non-profit settings preferred.
• Experience working with faculty and academic offices to implement instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and leadership around instructional technology and innovative technologies.
• Manages the Learning Management System, in conjunction with CAIT and faculty.
• Researches and examines the impact of rising technologies and innovations.
• Serves as primary liaison between CAIT, staff, and faculty on instructional needs.
• Collaborates with faculty across six schools to identify impactful instructional technologies.
• Identifies and implements solutions at course, program, school, and Institute levels.
• Conducts training on technology solutions.
• Leads faculty and staff learning communities.
• Collaborates with the Provost's Office and Schools.
• Defines project milestones and success metrics.

Skills

Strategic planning

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Educational Technology or related field

Experience in higher education or art non-profit

Tools

Canvas LMS

LTIs

LMS integrations

Job description

CalArts Extended Studies seeks a Director for Instructional Technology and Innovation to lead strategy and implementation of teaching technologies across the Institute. Reporting to IT leadership, you will assess emerging tools, oversee the LMS, and drive adoption in collaboration with faculty and staff.

You will build training programs, participate in governance, and coordinate across six schools to identify impactful technologies, including software and hardware, inside and outside classrooms.