System-Wide Director, AI in Teaching & Learning

University of North Carolina System; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC System Office is seeking 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 reports to the Executive Director of AI Enablement and Impact and leads cross-institutional efforts to translate AI capabilities into meaningful instructional impact.

The position supports instructors, instructional designers, and related roles, developing frameworks and shared

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or related field with 7–10 years of experience in higher education, instructional innovation, or academic technology.
• 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.
• Commitment to ethical, equitable, and responsible use of AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide efforts to advance AI-enabled teaching and learning across UNC institutions.
• Engage instructors, instructional designers, and related roles to implement AI pedagogical practices.
• Develop frameworks, programs, and partnerships translating AI capabilities into instructional impact.
• Identify, document, and elevate faculty-led AI projects into shared resources and scalable models.
• Promote evidence-based AI practices and ethical use across campuses.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Stakeholder engagement

AI in education

Change management

Executive communication

Faculty development

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

LMS systems

EdTech ecosystems

Job description

UNC System Office is seeking 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 reports to the Executive Director of AI Enablement and Impact and leads cross-institutional efforts to translate AI capabilities into meaningful instructional impact.

The position supports instructors, instructional designers, and related roles, developing frameworks and shared