Academic Professional Associate in Instructional Technology

Position Information

Classification Title Academic Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Academic Professional Associate Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

* 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.

Position Summary

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 successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment as an Academic Professional Associate within one of the Mary Frances Early College of Education's nine academic departments and will serve as a vital bridge between faculty, staff, and IT professionals.

The Academic Professional Associate will advance 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. By leveraging these tools, the position supports faculty in enhancing student engagement, improving learning outcomes, and expanding access to high-quality resources.

Responsibilities:

* 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.

Additional Requirements

* Appointment rank will be Academic Professional Associate. For more information about this rank, please see the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Academic Professionals at UGA (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-academic
- * At least 2 years of experience supporting instructional technologies in higher education or a comparable academic/professional 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 proven ability to engage faculty, staff, and students in adopting new technologies.

* Demonstrated capacity to evaluate, explain, and train others in the responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI-supported tools.

* At least 2 years of experience designing professional development programs and creating accessible instructional resources, such as…