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The SeniorDirector of AI in Teaching and Learning provides strategic and operationalleadership for the integration of artificial intelligence into teaching,learning, and student success across the UNC System. Reporting to the ExecutiveDirector of AI Enablement and Impact, this role is responsible for advancinginnovative, responsible, and scalable uses of AI in learning environments.

This positionleads system-wide efforts to engage and support instructors, instructionaldesigners and related roles, as well as institutions in navigating andimplementing AI-enabled pedagogical practices, enhancing student learningoutcomes, and supporting ethical use of AI in education. The Senior Directordevelops frameworks, programs, communications and partnerships that translateAI capabilities into meaningful instructional impact, aligning with systempriorities and institutional missions. The Senior Director is responsible foridentifying, connecting, documenting and elevating faculty led and campus-basedAI projects, helping to translate emerging practices into shared resources,frameworks and scalable models.

Therole ensures that successful and evidence-based AI-enabled teaching andlearning practices are actively identified, amplified, and shared acrossinstitutions, building a strong community and accelerating impact.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting directly to the President of the University, is responsible for overseeing internal and campus-focused operational priorities, including leadership and coordination of key teams such as Human Resources, IT, Enterprise Data, Project Management, Advancement Shared Services, HR Shared Services, Workforce Policy, and Operational Strategy. These divisions support both the UNC system office's internal operations and provide strategic leadership across campus. The COO's office advises the President, fosters relationships on his behalf, and engages with Chancellors to further the President's strategic priorities, ensuring alignment between operational practices and institutional goals while driving efficiency and innovation throughout the University.

Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, LearningSciences, Educational Technology, or related field with a minimum of 7–10 years of experience in higher education,instructional innovation, or academic technology

• Demonstrated experience leading teaching and learninginitiatives at scale
• Deep understanding of pedagogy, instructional design, and student learningoutcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI applications in education, including generativeAI
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across academicenvironments
• Experience leading faculty development and adoption of new technologies
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical instructionalstrategies
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical, equitable, and responsible use of AI
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-levelcommunication
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management and drive adoption of newtechnologies

• Doctorate in a relevant field
• Experience managing cross-institutional or system-wide programs
• Experience working across a higher education system or multi-institutionenvironment
• Familiarity with AI governance, academic integrity considerations, and policydevelopment
• Experience evaluating teaching innovations and measuring learning impact
• Experience with digital learning platforms, LMS systems, and edtech ecosystems

• Classification: IT Instruc/Class Supp Prof III
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff
• Position Number: 20077673

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum)participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.