Senior Director of AI in Teaching and Learning

The University of North Carolina System; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of North Carolina System seeks a Senior Director of AI in Teaching and Learning to provide strategic and operational leadership for integrating AI into teaching, learning, and student success across the UNC System. The role leads cross-institutional efforts, developing resources, frameworks, and partnerships to translate AI capabilities into meaningful instructional impact.

Based in Raleigh with hybrid work, the Senior Director will engage instructors, instructional designers, and

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or related field with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in higher education, instructional innovation, or academic technology.

Aufgaben

• Lead system-wide efforts to engage instructors, instructional designers and related roles in AI-enabled teaching and learning initiatives.
• Develop frameworks and programs translating AI capabilities into scalable instructional resources and shared models.
• Advance ethical, responsible use of AI in education and measure impact across campuses.

Kenntnisse

Leading initiatives

Pedagogy & outcomes

AI in education

Stakeholder engagement

Faculty development

Translate complex concepts

Ethical AI use

Executive communication

Change management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Education/Instructional Design

Tools

LMS systems

Edtech ecosystems

AI governance

Jobbeschreibung

About the Opportunity

The Senior Director of AI in Teaching and Learning provides strategic and operational leadership for the integration of artificial intelligence into teaching, learning, and student success across the UNC System. Reporting to the Executive Director of AI Enablement and Impact, this role is responsible for advancing innovative, responsible, and scalable uses of AI in learning environments.

Position Overview

This position leads system-wide efforts to engage and support instructors, instructional designers and related roles, as well as institutions in navigating and implementing AI-enabled pedagogical practices, enhancing student learning outcomes, and supporting ethical use of AI in education. The Senior Director develops frameworks, programs, communications and partnerships that translate AI capabilities into meaningful instructional impact, aligning with system priorities and institutional missions. The Senior Director is responsible for identifying, connecting, documenting and elevating faculty-led and campus-based AI projects, helping to translate emerging practices into shared resources, frameworks and scalable models.

Leadership Impact

The role ensures that successful and evidence-based AI-enabled teaching and learning practices are actively identified, amplified, and shared across institutions, building a strong community and accelerating impact.

Work Arrangement

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting directly to the President of the University, is responsible for overseeing internal and campus-focused operational priorities, including leadership and coordination of key teams such as Human Resources, IT, Enterprise Data, Project Management, Advancement Shared Services, HR Shared Services, Workforce Policy, and Operational Strategy. These divisions support both the UNC system office's internal operations and provide strategic leadership across campus. The COO's office advises the President, fosters relationships on his behalf, and engages with Chancellors to further the President's strategic priorities, ensuring alignment between operational practices and institutional goals while driving efficiency and innovation throughout the University.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or related field with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in higher education, instructional innovation, or academic technology

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated experience leading teaching and learning initiatives at scale
• Deep understanding of pedagogy, instructional design, and student learning outcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI applications in education, including generative AI
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across academic environments
• Experience leading faculty development and adoption of new technologies
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical instructional strategies
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical, equitable, and responsible use of AI
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management and drive adoption of new technologies

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Doctorate in a relevant field
• Experience managing cross-institutional or system-wide programs
• Experience working across a higher education system or multi-institution environment
• Familiarity with AI governance, academic integrity considerations, and policy development
• Experience evaluating teaching innovations and measuring learning impact
• Experience with digital learning platforms, LMS systems, and edtech ecosystems

Classification

• Classification: IT Instruc/Class Supp Prof III
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA

  Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

  The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

  The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

  To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

  The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.