Director of Educational Technology

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Position Number:

7157924

Location:

New Haven, CT

Position Type:

Instructional Technology and Design Director of Educational Technology About CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home

• CT State Position Details

Posted:

May 13, 2026

Level:

Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type:

Standard

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:

July 2026

Work Location:

CT State Gateway (20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06511)

Work Modality:

On site; Position is not remote

Closing Date:

Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Position Summary The Community College system makes higher education available to a broad range of constituents and strives to make academic programs as accessible and exciting as possible. Among the techniques used to accomplish that objective, the colleges use state of the art technology to enhance classroom instruction, web course management technology to enhance on-site courses and to deliver online courses and television and other multimedia technology and programming to present academic instruction. The Director of Education Technology is the strategic person in the college, responsible for providing direct pedagogical expertise in course development and augmentation, including planning, assessment and implementation of distance and online learning, and partnering with faculty and academic staff in the exploration and use of instructional technologies to enhance the teaching and learning environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Academic Dean or Dean/Director of Information Technology or other manager or administrator, the Director of Education Technology is responsible for enhancing learning opportunities for the College's publics, faculty and students through effective performance through effective performance in these essential duties: Key responsibilities include: Planning, overseeing and implementing instructional technology in collaboration with the Director of Information Technology. accountable for the growth and development of the college's instructional technology which includes distance and online learning, telecourse and hybrid and web-enhanced delivery modes of instruction. Develop and deliver programs for faculty and staff on the use of instructional technologies, including course management systems. accountable for developing methods of presenting instruction in multiple presentation formats and for instructing and assisting faculty and students in using these techniques. Administration. accountable for the effective and efficient management of the assigned operational area.

Additional responsibilities include:

Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies Service on assigned committees and task forces Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Instructional Technology or other appropriately related field together with one (1) year of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Application of computers and internet to transmission of instruction, including information technology literacy skills. Design of instructional courses for adaptation to internet or television transmission. Methods of applying technology-based presentation in academic settings. Leadership in program development. Fiscal and business administration. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of experience in educational technology, instructional design, or academic technology within higher education. Experience with diverse student populations including adult learners, workforce development, transfer pathways, and equity-focused missions. Experience with Blackboard Ultra (or similar) Learning Management Systems (e.g., Instructure, Moodle, etc.). Experience with instructional design frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters, UDL, backward design, and OSCQR). Demonstrated experience providing training and support to institutional stakeholders (e.g., faculty workshops, 1:1 instructional consultations, online teaching certification programs, etc.). Salary and Benefits Salary range; $74,604

• 79,609 approximate annual Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave policies Multiple retirement plan options Comprehensive health insurance choices Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) For more information, visit: CSCU•Human Resources•Future Employees.

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