Vice President Emerging Technologies

About the Role

The University of Dayton invites applications and nominations for the newly created, cabinet-level position of Vice President for Emerging Technologies (VP-ET) . This visionary role represents a bold commitment to shaping how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies will transform higher education while remaining deeply rooted in our Catholic, Marianist mission.

Reporting jointly to the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President & Chief Information Officer , the VP-ET will serve as the university's senior leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to integrate AI and emerging technologies across our academic mission, operational functions, and community engagement. This dual reporting structure ensures the VP-ET can strengthen both the academic enterprise and operational excellence while maintaining strategic alignment between the university's two key technology leaders.

As a member of the President's Cabinet and regular participant on the Board of Trustees Academic Affairs and Research & Scholarship Committees, the VP-ET will provide strategic counsel on adapting to changes in the higher education landscape and capitalizing on new opportunities presented by technology. This is a rare opportunity to define a transformational leadership role at a pivotal moment in both technological innovation and higher education.

The University of Dayton seeks a strategic, curious, and forward-thinking leader who can :

• Lead innovation in how AI and emerging technologies enhance teaching, learning, research, and operations
• Bridge communities by connecting academic, technical, and administrative stakeholders around shared innovation goals
• Ensure ethical integration of technology consistent with Catholic social teaching and Marianist educational principles
• Prepare students to lead and thrive in an AI-enabled world
• Strengthen competitive position through thoughtful adoption of transformative technologies
• Foster experimentation while maintaining our commitment to human-centered, mission-driven practices

This role offers the unique opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty, deans, and senior leadership to shape institutional strategy, influence academic innovation, and ensure the University remains a leader in both academic excellence and technological integration.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, university-wide AI and emerging technology strategy aligned with Catholic and Marianist values
• Advise the President's Cabinet and Board of Trustees on AI trends, opportunities, and risks
• Build and execute an innovation roadmap ensuring initiatives align with mission and strategic objectives
• Co-chair the AI Steering Committee and lead structures advancing AI integration
• Scan the technological horizon to identify emerging trends and position the university competitively

• Collaborate with the Provost, deans, and faculty to integrate AI literacy and application skills across the curriculum
• Support faculty in discerning appropriate integration of AI tools into pedagogy across disciplines
• Partner with faculty development units to provide training on AI for teaching, learning, and assessment
• Ensure graduates are prepared to lead in an AI-enabled world
• Enhance the student experience through prudent and imaginative use of technology

• Facilitate selective research in pedagogical innovation and the ethical dimensions of AI
• Advance scholarship on AI deployment consistent with Catholic social teaching and the Common Good
• Build partnerships with other Catholic institutions to advance shared AI research goals
• Lead university-wide dialogue on the ethical, mission-driven integration of AI technologies

• Foster an environment encouraging experimentation and risk-taking guided by Marianist principles of adaptation and change
• Build strategic partnerships with technology companies, research institutions, and other organizations
• Empower faculty and staff with training and resources to explore innovative ideas
• Promote collaborative problem-solving across departments and disciplines

• Partner with the CIO and administrative units to identify AI opportunities for efficiency and service improvement
• Oversee prioritization of projects and allocation of AI-related resources
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements for AI use
• Support operations and student support functions in leveraging technology effectively

• Advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in a relevant field
• Significant knowledge of higher education, technology strategy, or related fields
• Substantive senior leadership experience (4+ years) with proven track record driving innovation and digital transformation, preferably in higher education
• Deep understanding of AI and emerging technologies, including capabilities,…