Assistant Director of Creative & Academic Technology

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 ResponsibilitiesAssist 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 DutiesAssist 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.QualificationsProfessional1. Master's Degree in learning technologies, computer science, digital design, or related fields: Doctoral degree preferred2. Minimum of 5 years experience in educational technology or related fields3. Experience in or knowledge of the operations of a higher education institution.4. Demonstrated experience in web design, web development, and graphic design required5. Ability to learn, manage, and lead enhancements of software applications that ACUutilizes6. Advanced computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn proprietary softwareapplications.Personal1. 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 deadlines5. Flexibility and motivation to work independentlyACU 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.