Strategic AI Leader for Teaching & Learning

The University of North Carolina System; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina System Office is seeking a Senior Director of AI in Teaching and Learning to lead system-wide strategy and operations for integrating AI into teaching, learning, and student success. This role reports to the Executive Director of AI Enablement and Impacts and collaborates across campuses to scale responsible AI use.

Responsibilities include guiding instructors, instructional designers, and institutions, developing frameworks, programs, and partnerships, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading teaching and learning initiatives at scale.
• Deep understanding of pedagogy, instructional design, and student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of AI applications in education, including generative AI.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across academic environments.
• Experience leading faculty development and adoption of new technologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical instructional strategies.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide AI integration strategies in teaching and learning.
• Guide instructors, instructional designers, and institutions in AI-enabled practices.
• Develop frameworks, programs, and partnerships translating AI advances into shared resources.
• Advance ethical governance and equitable use of AI across UNC campuses.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Pedagogy & instructional design

AI in education

Stakeholder engagement

Faculty development

Translate tech to instruction

Ethical AI use

Executive communication

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Education/related field

Doctorate in a relevant field (preferred)

Job description

The University of North Carolina System Office is seeking a Senior Director of AI in Teaching and Learning to lead system-wide strategy and operations for integrating AI into teaching, learning, and student success. This role reports to the Executive Director of AI Enablement and Impacts and collaborates across campuses to scale responsible AI use.

Responsibilities include guiding instructors, instructional designers, and institutions, developing frameworks, programs, and partnerships, and