Academic Professional Associate in Instructional Technology

Overview

Posting Number: F2590P

Working Title:

Academic Professional Associate in Instructional Technology

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

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The Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) is the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college  emphasizes graduate education and supports diverse teacher preparation, research, and service.

The Mary Frances Early College of Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Academic Professional Associate 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 Associate will ensure that instructional technologies are strategically integrated across face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.

The role advances the college’s mission by promoting innovative teaching practices, enhancing high-quality learning experiences, and supporting research excellence through effective and purposeful use of technology. The role provides strategic leadership in evaluating, adopting, and maintaining learning platforms, digital applications, and classroom technologies to support faculty and improve student engagement and learning outcomes.

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide strategic and operational support for instructional environments by ensuring reliable classroom and online technology, managing learning platforms, and coordinating with IT for troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Guide faculty and staff in selecting and using educational applications, collaboration platforms, multimedia tools, and research software by providing technical and pedagogical support, while monitoring updates and communicating changes.
• Research, pilot, and evaluate emerging technologies—including AI-supported applications, VR/AR tools, and advanced media platforms—developing usability and pedagogical frameworks and providing recommendations for adoption and scalability.
• Develop and maintain instructional resources and online hubs; participate in technology-enhanced teaching initiatives and strategic planning; use data-driven assessment to refine services and align with accreditation standards.

• Doctoral degree in instructional technology, educational technology, information technology, or a related discipline. Degrees in other fields may be considered if they align with one of the College of Education’s departmental specializations.

• Appointment rank will be Academic Professional Associate. For more information about this rank, see the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Academic Professionals at UGA.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting instructional technologies in higher education or a comparable setting.
• Proficiency with a broad range of educational software, productivity tools, and research applications; expertise in learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or D2L.
• Familiarity with classroom and instructional technologies including interactive displays, wireless presentation systems, lecture capture, video conferencing, and digital collaboration platforms.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with ability to engage faculty, staff, and students…