Academic Professional in Instructional Technology

Academic Professional in Instructional Technology

Posting Number: F2590P

Department: COE-Education Dean's Office

Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Anticipated

Start Date:

03/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 12/03/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

The Mary Frances Early College of Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Academic Professional in Instructional Technology, beginning in 2026. This position will be housed within one of the college’s nine academic departments and will serve as a bridge between faculty, staff, and IT professionals. The Academic Professional will ensure that instructional technologies are strategically integrated across face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.

The role provides strategic leadership in evaluating, adopting, and maintaining learning platforms, digital applications, and classroom technologies, supporting faculty to enhance student engagement, improve learning outcomes, and expand access to high-quality resources.

Applicants should submit a letter of application that is specifically responsive to the responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications of the position as described above, along with a curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 3, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

• Collaborate with faculty, department leaders, and IT colleagues to assess instructional needs and provide expert guidance on technology-enhanced teaching strategies, instructional design, course delivery, and assessment methods—serving as an advisor on best practices for integrating digital tools into curriculum design, research dissemination, and student-centered learning.
• Design and deliver comprehensive professional development programs—including workshops, hands‑on training, faculty learning communities, and personalized coaching—to support technology integration at all skill levels, maintaining a consistent schedule aligned with teaching calendars and institutional priorities.
• Provide strategic and operational support for instructional environments by ensuring reliable classroom and online technology, managing learning platforms, collaborating with IT for troubleshooting and upgrades, and recommending optimal configurations to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
• Guide faculty and staff in selecting and effectively using educational applications, collaboration platforms, multimedia tools, and research software by providing technical and pedagogical support, while proactively monitoring software updates and communicating changes to optimize learning and research outcomes.
• Research, pilot, and evaluate emerging technologies—including AI-supported applications, VR/AR tools, and advanced media platforms—by developing usability and pedagogical frameworks, providing evidence-based recommendations for adoption and scalability, and promoting responsible, ethical use aligned with academic integrity, accessibility, and data privacy standards.
• Develop and maintain instructional resources and online hubs; lead and participate in technology-enhanced teaching initiatives and strategic planning; and use data-driven assessment to refine services, align with accreditation standards, and advance institutional goals.

• Eligibility for a faculty appointment as an Academic Professional within one of the College of Education’s academic departments, with expectations for contributions to…