Assistant Director of Creative & Academic Technology

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Basic Responsibilities Assist the Associate Dean of Educational Technology in pedagogical practices. Assist the Associate Dean of Educational Technology in advancing and supporting existing university initiatives. Collaborate with the CAT team in creating informational content and lead instructional activities. Support and contribute to the strategic direction of Educational Technology. Essential Duties Assist the Associate Dean of Educational Technology in pedagogical practices. Provide support for learning technologies such as Adobe Creative Cloud, LinkedIn Learning, Canvas LMS, and other classroom and office-based software. Provide consultation and training for faculty and students in identifying and implementing creative and academic technologies at ACU. Focus on collaborative, creative, and student-driven pedagogies. Assist the Associate Dean of Educational Technology in advancing and supporting existing university initiatives. Enhance learning technologies opportunites through collaboration with other library divisions, academic departments, and IT. Participate on committees as assigned. Collaborate with the CAT team in creating informational content and lead instructional activities. Provide online training resources for ACU faculty, students, and staff in using technology for teaching and learning. Provides systemic enhancement of pedagogical practice. Supports innovative development of technological infrastructure. Support and contribute to the strategic direction of Educational Technology. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Professional 1. Master’s Degree in learning technologies, computer science, digital design, or related fields: Doctoral degree preferred 2. Minimum of 5 years experience in educational technology or related fields 3. Experience in or knowledge of the operations of a higher education institution. 4. Demonstrated experience in web design, web development, and graphic design required 5. Ability to learn, manage, and lead enhancements of software applications that ACU utilizes 6. Advanced computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn proprietary software applications. Personal 1. Excellent communication and presentation skills. 2. Ability to lead and participate effectively in a team. 3. Attention to completing projects on time. 4. Organizational skills, including attention to detail, discretion, and ability to meet deadlines 5. Flexibility and motivation to work independently ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 325-674-2359.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in learning technologies, computer science, digital design, or related fields: Doctoral degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in educational technology or related fields
• Experience in or knowledge of the operations of a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated experience in web design, web development, and graphic design required
• Ability to learn, manage, and lead enhancements of software applications that ACU utilizes
• Advanced computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn proprietary software applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and participate effectively in a team.
• Attention to completing projects on time.
• Organizational skills, including attention to detail, discretion, and ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility and motivation to work independently
• This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Dean of Educational Technology in pedagogical practices.
• Assist the Associate Dean of Educational Technology in advancing and supporting existing university initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CAT team in creating informational content and lead instructional activities.
• Support and contribute to the strategic direction of Educational Technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director