Director, Academic Technology - Information Technology
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About the Role
NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Director of Academic Technology to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of instructional technologies and digital learning environments. The role oversees a multidisciplinary team, manages academic media production, and drives innovation in AI and XR for teaching.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate NYUAD IT's multi year academic technology strategy supporting undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs
- Ensure academic technology services align with pedagogical priorities, inclusive teaching practices, and experiential learning initiatives
- Provide academic technology consultation, technical guidance, and operational support in collaboration with faculty and the Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning
- Develop and deliver technology training and support resources for faculty
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team including instructional technologists, digital learning specialists, media producers, and immersive media specialists
- Oversee instructional media production services, studios, control rooms, and learning space technologies
- Establish end to end production service models including intake, prioritization, scheduling, and delivery workflows
- Lead exploration and adoption of AI enabled instructional technologies, immersive media tools, and XR learning experiences
- Manage academic technology and media production budgets, vendor relationships, and service portfolios
- Ensure instructional technologies meet accessibility standards, data privacy requirements, and institutional policies
- Serve as strategic liaison between IT, academic divisions, HBCTL, Library, Research Computing, Registrar, and NYU Global IT
- Lead change management efforts supporting adoption of new platforms and academic delivery models
Requirements
- Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Media Design, Information Technology, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in instructional or educational technology, media design, or related fields within a higher education environment
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex instructional technology ecosystems and advanced media production environments
- Proven track record implementing enterprise LMS platforms and immersive technology tools
- Deep understanding of digital media, instructional design, and media enhanced learning
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG), data privacy, and academic compliance frameworks
- Expertise in instructional platforms, classroom technologies, and media production environments (studios, recording systems, AV technologies)
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and operational management skills
- Ability to balance innovation with operational sustainability and fiscal responsibility
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to lead organizational change in complex academic environments
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Position Summary
- New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Director, Academic Technology reporting to the Chief Information Officer.
- The Director provides strategic NYUAD IT leadership for instructional technologies and digital learning environments across the full academic portfolio.
- The role balances innovation with operational sustainability, ensuring new technologies are thoughtfully evaluated and aligned with institutional priorities.
Key Responsibilities Academic Technology Strategy & Alignment
- Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate NYUAD IT's multi year academic technology strategy.
- Ensure academic technology services align with academic leadership's pedagogical priorities, inclusive teaching practices, and experiential learning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Academic Technology Enablement & Support
- Provide academic technology consultation, technical guidance, and operational support in collaboration with faculty and HBCTL.
- Develop and deliver technology training, support resources, and service models for faculty.
Key Responsibilities Event Support & Team Leadership
- Act as main contact for university clients to gather AV requirements for Creative Production, Studios & Learning Environments.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team including instructional technologists, digital learning specialists, media producers, and immersive media specialists.
- Oversee instructional media production services and academic production capabilities.
- Establish end to end production service models and define service tiers.
Key Responsibilities AI, Extended Reality & Emerging Technology Innovation
- Lead exploration, piloting, and responsible adoption of AI enabled instructional technologies, immersive media tools, and XR learning experiences.
- Evaluate technologies for alignment with pedagogical objectives, accessibility, data privacy, and ethical considerations.
Key Responsibilities Governance, Budget & Vendor Management
- Provide strategic and operational oversight of academic technology and media production budgets, vendor relationships, and service portfolios.
- Establish governance structures, standards, and decision making frameworks.
Key Responsibilities Accessibility, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure instructional technologies meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), data privacy requirements, and institutional policies.
- Lead risk assessment and mitigation related to AI in teaching, media capture, XR environments, and emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities Cross Functional Collaboration & Change Management
- Serve as strategic liaison between IT, academic divisions, HBCTL, Library, Research Computing, Registrar, and NYU Global IT.
- Lead complex initiatives and guide change management efforts supporting adoption of new platforms and academic delivery models.
Required Education & Experience
- Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Media Design, Information Technology, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in instructional or educational technology, media design, or related fields within a higher education environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex instructional technology ecosystems and advanced media production environments.
- Proven track record implementing enterprise LMS platforms and immersive technology tools.
- Deep understanding of digital media, instructional design, and media enhanced learning.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG), data privacy, and academic compliance frameworks.
- Expertise in instructional platforms, classroom technologies, and media production environments.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and operational management skills.
- Ability to balance innovation with operational sustainability and fiscal responsibility.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead organizational change in complex academic environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree.
- Professional certifications in instructional design, immersive media, project management, or related technology domains (e.g., PMP, XR design certificates).
- Knowledge of NYU's global systems, enterprise tools, and academic processes.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as VR/AR/XR for learning, AI driven learning systems, and advanced analytics for teaching and learning.
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