About the Job: The company seeks to appoint a Director of Academic Technology, reporting to the Chief Information Officer. The Director provides strategic leadership for the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of instructional technologies and digital learning environments across the company's academic portfolio, including undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and executive education programs.
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Key responsibilities include developing and executing the company's IT’s academic technology strategy, ensuring alignment with innovative teaching practices and student success. The role involves overseeing various instructional platforms, academic media services, and a multidisciplinary team responsible for instructional technologies and immersive environments.
The Director will also be responsible for the strategic management of academic media production services and for developing service models that support faculty in effectively integrating technology into teaching.
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Work Conditions: Full-time, On-site
Qualifications:
- Required Education: Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Media Design, Information Technology, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field.
- 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.
- Familiarity with accessibility requirements, learning-data privacy considerations, and immersive media technologies.
Language Requirements: Not explicitly stated, but the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international academic environment is essential.
Additional Information:
The company is a degree-granting research university that serves as a major intellectual hub in the Arab world, encouraging scholarly thought, and innovation through its strong academic and research programs.
