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

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

20d•$6,891 - $22,119

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 Information Technology Operations team. The university is a public institution committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Reporting to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, the AVPIT/ATIL is a senior member of the IT executive leadership team and a strategic partner across campus. The role provides executive leadership and strategic direction for academic technology, instructional design, classroom technology, and technology-enhanced teaching and learning programs. It develops and implements a multi-year academic technology roadmap aligned with university and CSU priorities for student success, workforce readiness, and operational excellence. The AVPIT/ATIL leads teams, oversees budgets and personnel, and represents the division on university, systemwide, and national committees focused on academic technology in higher education. Other duties as assigned. The position is classified as Administrator III. The classification salary range is $6,891–$22,119 per month; the anticipated hiring range, depending on qualifications, is $16,600–$20,300 per month. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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.
Proven 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.
Valid California driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.
Submit an Inclusive Leadership Statement addressing the applicant’s understanding of inclusive leadership, experience working with individuals with different perspectives, and how inclusivity issues have affected them 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, multi-year 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.