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University of California - Irvine

Senior Director, Academic Services and Instructional Innovation

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $132K - $164K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ March 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Director, Academic Services and Instructional Innovation. This role leads a team of instructional designers and academic services staff to drive technology-enhanced teaching and learning initiatives. The position involves strategic oversight of educational technologies, development programs, and operational support to enhance faculty and student engagement.

Highlights
  • Lead a team of 12 instructional designers, 2 multimedia producers, and 3 academic services staff.
  • Provide strategic leadership for instructional design programs and education technology systems.
  • Manage deployment of funds related to organizational learning systems and digital platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with school leadership and faculty to support teaching innovations.
  • Required skills include needs assessment, online program design, instructional design principles, and learning technology proficiency.
  • Must have excellent communication, management, and budget control capabilities.
  • Preferred knowledge of human resources policies and budget/fiscal processes.
  • Annual salary range is $132,000 to $164,400 with comprehensive benefits.
  • Position involves primarily onsite work with optional hybrid flexibility.
  • Supports the Paul Merage School of Business within a top-ranked research university.