Associate Vice President for Information Technology, Academic Technology and Institutional Learning (AVPIT/ATIL)

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About The Position

California State University, Fullerton is seeking an Associate Vice President for Information Technology, Academic Technology and Institutional Learning (AVPIT/ATIL) to join its Division of Information Technology. The AVPIT/ATIL is a senior member of the IT executive leadership team and a strategic partner across the campus community, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for academic technology, instructional design, classroom technology, and technology-enhanced teaching and learning programs. The role develops and implements a forward-looking, multiyear academic technology roadmap aligned with university and CSU system priorities for student success, workforce readiness, and operational excellence. The AVPIT/ATIL leads high-performing teams, oversees budgets and personnel, and represents the division on university, systemwide, and national committees focused on advancing academic technology in higher education. The position reports to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, instructional technology, psychology, information technology, quantitative methods, or a closely related field.
At least seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in academic technology, instructional innovation, digital learning, or related areas within higher education.
Demonstrated experience integrating technology into teaching and learning environments.
Experience supervising managers or directors in complex organizational settings.
Ability to lead strategic planning, manage budgets, and allocate resources effectively.
Strong understanding of pedagogy, instructional design, and accessible and inclusive teaching practices.
Demonstrated success collaborating with faculty, administrators, and IT stakeholders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Ability to foster innovation, assessment, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.
Valid California driver’s license.
Address the application’s inclusive leadership statement: define inclusive leadership, describe experience working with people with different perspectives, and explain how inclusivity issues have affected the applicant personally or professionally.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent terminal degree) in education, instructional technology, psychology, information technology, quantitative methods, or a closely related field.
Experience leading instructional design teams, Learning Management System (LMS)/Canvas support, or faculty development programs.
Experience evaluating academic programs, instructional initiatives, or technology-enhanced learning environments.
Experience conducting or supervising research or assessment using advanced quantitative or analytical methods.
Record of presenting at conferences, facilitating workshops, or leading faculty training.
Knowledge of CSU systemwide academic technology initiatives, policies, and structures.
Familiarity with emerging instructional technologies, AI-enhanced learning tools, immersive environments, and learning analytics.
Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded pedagogy and student-centered learning.
Experience working in a large public university or comparable higher-education institution.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for academic technology, instructional design, classroom technology, and technology-enhanced teaching and learning programs.
Develop and implement a forward-looking, multiyear academic technology roadmap aligned with university and CSU system priorities.
Lead high-performing teams and oversee budgets and personnel.
Represent the division on university, systemwide, and national committees focused on advancing academic technology in higher education.
Perform other duties as assigned.