Teaching, Learning, & Tech Dir

University of Wisconsin Stout•Menomonie, WI

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout), Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, is seeking applications for a Director of Learning and Emerging Technology Services, Training and Communication. This position joins an ecosystem of leaders that ensure a culture of innovation, and excellence in learning technologies, along with the robust training and communications that result therein. As a direct report to the Chief Information officer, the position works with leaders across learning information technology, academic affairs (including the provost’s office, Multi-Modal Instructional Supports Unit, academic colleges and the University Library), human resources, and the university’s artificial intelligence integration technologist, to ensure the UW-Stout has and communicates the necessary technology support services to deliver its mission. UW-Stout invites applicants who have strengths in communication, training, collaboration, and emerging technology strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Progressive leadership and supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise instructional technologies (e.g., LMS and instructional technology tools).
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate and explain complex information.
Training and presentations skills, including the development of training materials.
Ability to organize work, track details, and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration and teamwork.
Experience in the application of AI technologies in a variety of settings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in instructional or educational technology, or in a relevant field
K12 or higher-ed experience
Experience with strategic planning
Experience with planning, implementation, and communication of projects.
Knowledge of inclusive and accessible technology practices.
Experience delivering organization-wide communications using varied methods of communication (e.g. email, newsletters, etc.)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and build alignment among diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for emerging technologies and collaborate on artificial intelligence initiatives by evaluating instructional and operational use cases, contributing to risk and opportunity review, and supporting responsible adoption in alignment with teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness.
Serve as the institutional lead for enterprise-level instructional technologies (i.e. digital learning tools), including the evaluation, selection, deployment, and continuous improvement of enterprise educational technology services and best practices; support and collaborate on artificial intelligence-related efforts in alignment with institutional direction, with attention to emerging technologies and federal accessibility requirements.
Lead technology communications and outreach efforts, including publishing an IT newsletter and coordinating regular university communications related to technology initiatives, projects, policies, and updates
Work across the Learning & Information Technology department to develop and maintain training materials and knowledgebase resources on supported applications, policies, campaigns, initiatives and updates
Partner with the Learning and Information Technology staff, Multi-modal Instructional Supports Unit, Library, HR and other units on campus to support faculty, staff and students in their use of instructional technology
Partner with the Learning & Information Technology staff, University Library, Disabilities Services Office and other units to identify, propose, and implement institutional-level tools for digital accessibility
Facilitate and coordinate cross-unit initiatives, building consensus and alignment among diverse stakeholders to advance institutional technology priorities
Provide leadership for the university digital learning environment, championing universal design to foster inclusive education, and accessible technology resources and services
In conjunction with the Multimodal Instructional Support team, lead the design, delivery, and coordination of instructional technology training programs for faculty, staff, and departments, including customized and university-wide offerings
Support university efforts to build AI literacy and readiness by collaborating with the AI Integration Technologist as well as academic, administrative, and IT partners to develop guidance, training, and best practices aligned with institutional policies, ethical standards, accessibility requirements, and data privacy expectations
Direct strategic planning initiatives and establish objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan
Serve and represent Learning and Information Technology (LIT) on campus, region and state committees as needed, co-chair the university Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Coordination Committee
Assess and improve existing services.
Identify, develop, and implement new services
Develop and monitor the unit budget and approve expenditures
Provide leadership and supervision for the Learning Technology Services (LTS) team, coordinating instructional and classroom technology services and support
Build institutional capacity through professional development for IT and support staff that ensures staff cross-training
Direct and contribute to Information Technology projects, guiding adoption through collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement
Support the CIO and IT leadership in the development and implementation of departmental procedures and policies
Stay current with new technologies through training, seminars, and personal development
Other duties as assigned