CON Director of Instructional Design and Technology
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| Director of Instructional Design and Technology | 3.2.22 | |
| Position Descriptions | Originating Date: August 2026 | |
| Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council |
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General Position Description
The Director of Instructional Design and Technology provides instructional design, technology, and pedagogical leadership to ensure that best practices and quality standards guide curriculum development, design, and delivery of all courses in various course modalities (Classroom, Online, Hybrid learning). Plays an integral role in leading the College's efforts to integrate teaching and learning technologies across curricula, aligning these initiatives with the institution's strategic goals. Collaborates with academic programs leaders (deans and directors), instructional technologists support personnel, faculty, across and all divisions, CON LRC director, UNMC Stakeholders to promote pedagogical approaches and the use of technologies (e.g., AI, AR/VR, learning analytics) that support excellence in education. Advances faculty development and professional development (e.g., e-learning, non-credit, micro-credentials), driving institutional change, and contributing to the colleges scholarly output in curricular innovation.
Organizational Relationships
The Director of Instructional Design and Technology reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs of the CON. This position provides supervision to instructional technology staff.
Responsibilities of the Position
Professional Administration (50%)
Scholarly Activities (20%)
Teaching (20%)
Professional Service (10%)
- Lead strategic communications with internal and external stakeholders regarding curriculum development projects, educational technology adoption, and faculty development initiatives.
- Actively lead or participate in institutional committees and task forces, providing expert guidance on educational technology and instruction.
- Participate in state, regional, or national professional organizations to serve and/or lead committees, task forces, etc.