Director, Academic Technology - Information Technology
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NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Director of Academic Technology to lead instructional technology strategy, media production, and digital learning environments. The role oversees a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with academic leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate NYUAD IT’s multi year academic technology strategy that supports the advancement of NYU Abu Dhabi’s teaching and learning mission across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs
- Ensure NYUAD IT’s academic technology services align with academic leadership’s pedagogical priorities, inclusive teaching practices, assessment approaches, and experiential learning initiatives
- Provide academic technology consultation, technical guidance, and operational support that enable institutional teaching and learning initiatives
- Develop and deliver technology training, support resources, and service models that help faculty effectively use instructional technologies and media production capabilities
- Act as the main contact for university clients, including faculty, staff, and external partners, to gather AV requirements for Creative Production, Studios & Learning Environments
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team that includes instructional technologists, digital learning specialists, media producers, and immersive media specialists
- Provide strategic direction, creative leadership, and operational oversight for instructional media production services and academic production capabilities
- Establish and manage end to end production service models, including intake, prioritization, scheduling, production, and delivery workflows
- Set professional standards, quality benchmarks, utilization targets, and staffing models that ensure scalable, efficient, and high quality media production services
- Lead exploration, piloting, and responsible adoption of AI enabled instructional technologies, immersive media tools, virtual production environments, and XR learning experiences
- Provide strategic and operational oversight of academic technology and media production budgets, vendor relationships, and service portfolios
- Ensure instructional technologies, media environments, AI enabled tools, and immersive platforms meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), data privacy requirements, and institutional policies
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 Chief Information Officer.
- The Director, Academic Technology provides strategic NYUAD IT leadership for the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of instructional technologies and digital learning environments across NYU Abu Dhabi’s full academic portfolio.
- The Director will be working in close partnership with academic leadership, NYUAD’s Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching & Learning (HBCTL), NYU IT, and Executive Education leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate NYUAD IT’s multi year academic technology strategy.
- Ensure NYUAD IT’s academic technology services align with academic leadership’s pedagogical priorities.
- Provide academic technology consultation, technical guidance, and operational support.
- Develop and deliver technology training, support resources, and service models.
- Act as the main contact for university clients to gather AV requirements.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide strategic direction, creative leadership, and operational oversight for instructional media production services.
- Establish and manage end to end production service models.
- Set professional standards, quality benchmarks, utilization targets, and staffing models.
- Lead exploration, piloting, and responsible adoption of AI enabled instructional technologies, immersive media tools, virtual production environments, and XR learning experiences.
- Provide strategic and operational oversight of academic technology and media production budgets, vendor relationships, and service portfolios.
- Ensure instructional technologies, media environments, AI enabled tools, and immersive platforms meet accessibility standards, data privacy requirements, and institutional policies.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Media Design, Information Technology, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field.
- Preferred Education: Doctoral degree.
- Required Experience: 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.
Additional Information
- Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
- NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program.
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