Director of Instructional Technology (CSUN employees only)

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CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles . If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Director of Instructional Technology provides visionary leadership in designing and delivering instructional technologies that enhance learning. The role includes managing platforms, supporting faculty, aligning tools with strategy, and driving accessibility and innovation across CSUN’s digital learning environment.

• Manages instructional technologies including learning management systems, content creation, video, e-texts, lecture capture, videoconferencing, student response systems, e-portfolios, collaboration platforms, and others as needed, ensuring alignment with the University's and IT’s strategic plan and priorities.
• Serves as a vision and thought partner with the AVP for Academic Technology, advancing initiatives to move technology-integrated teaching forward.
• Manages vendors and negotiates contracts to ensure strategic and successful deployment and ongoing support of instructional technologies.
• Leads and cultivates professional development for staff by identifying and providing opportunities for training in technical skills, leadership, and creative problem solving.
• Stays abreast of emerging technology trends and developments relevant to teaching and learning and evaluates their potential for integration into CSUN's instructional technology portfolio.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to five years of experience working in a public higher education environment in a faculty or technology professional/administrative capacity.
• Established track record of successfully overseeing institution-wide technology projects, developing and managing operating budgets, negotiating contracts and developing staff, is a plus.
• Experience writing and securing grants in higher education environment is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Proven ability to lead large-scale academic technology initiatives and set future-focused directions.
• Deep understanding of learning management systems, online pedagogy, and emerging tech like AI and analytics.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, policy formulation, and lifecycle project management.
• Strong capacity to lead and motivate diverse teams while building cross-departmental partnerships.
• Familiarity with legal and policy frameworks guiding accessible digital learning tools.
• Excellent ability to engage faculty, staff, and external partners with clarity, professionalism, and positivity.
• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $140,000 - $150,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• Applications received through July 9, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Jun 20 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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• California State University (CSU) Northridge

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