University of Nebraska System

Director, Emerging Technologies In NU ITS

As Director, Emerging Technologies in NU ITS, this role leads the strategic exploration, evaluation, and implementation of new and transformative technologies within an academic context focusing on use across teaching, learning, research, and operations. This role will collaborate broadly with all divisions of NU ITS, faculty, students, instructional designers, faculty development offices, and administration to foster innovation, enhance learning, realize scale, and advance institutional goals. Key responsibilities include staying current with trends and rapidly advancing technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ensuring the institution is prioritizing not only innovation, but also ethical and effective adoption.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

Bachelor's degree

5 years of progressively responsible experience leading or working closely with learning technologies and demonstrated experience evaluating and implementing new technology

Demonstrated collaboration skills working within and across stakeholder groups

Demonstrated strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence.

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Master's degree

Knowledge of compliance and ethical frameworks surrounding the use of AI and emerging technologies in higher education.

Experience with grant writing, proposal development, or external funding related to innovation initiatives

Demonstrated ability to pilot and scale technology solutions, particularly those that support teaching, learning, or research.

Strategic planning experience, including roadmap development for emerging technology integration

Experience managing vendor relationships, including playing a key role in negotiation of contracts and pricing in a dynamic marketplace.

Involvement in professional communities related to academic technology, innovation, or AI

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to managing, supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and is categorized as on-site. Once a candidate is hired into this role, hybrid work arrangements (defined by NU ITS as a minimum of three days per week on one or more NU campus and up to two days per week remote) may be available for candidates who successfully meet minimum performance criteria during the initial probationary employment period. Regular, ongoing presence on all NU campuses is required and will need to be prioritized.