27-39 Assistant Director of Instructional Technology (SUA 3) - CESW

27-39 Assistant Director of Instructional Technology (SUA 3) - CESW

Salary

$61,966.00 Annually

Location

West Chester University, PA

Job Type

Regular / Full-Time

Job Number

27-39

Department

College of Education & Social Work

Division

College of Education Technology Center

Opening Date

09/11/2026

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Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania College of Education and Social Work (CESW) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Instructional Technology.

The shift for the position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position may require the ability to work occasional evening hours to support faculty and students.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Assistant Director of Instructional Technology will serve as a technology coach for the use of in-person instructional technology in the College of Education and Social Work by partnering with CESW faculty to increase pedagogically sound technology use in the classroom. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Instructional Design and Technology for the College of Education and Social Work.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and high-volume environment; technology proficiency; and the ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally and interact dynamically with a variety of constituents. They will be a clear and engaging communicator who takes initiative, approaches challenges thoughtfully and contributes to continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CESW Technology Center
• Provide timely in-class technology support and troubleshoot for instructional technology tools
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technology tools, instructional approaches and best practices
• Train and supervise student workers, including graduate assistants and work-study students to provide classroom and instructional technology support
• Develop and support learning activities with one or more of the following tools: Nearpod, Hypothes.is, Padlet, H5P
• Develop and deliver technology workshops for CESW faculty, staff, and students as requested
• Maintain current knowledge of K-12 and higher education instructional technologies
• Coordinate equipment loans and returns, troubleshoot technology, and ensure equipment is maintained and available for use
• Manage and maintain CESW technology and equipment including 3D printers, iPad carts, Sphero robots, loaner laptops, and other instructional technology
• Develop, maintain and organize an instructional technology documentation library such as resources, guides, and support materials for CESW faculty, staff, and students
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Experience utilizing educational technology to develop and support learning activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational technology, Instructional Design, Education or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with student information systems and document management systems used in higher education such as PeopleSoft, Banner, SharePoint, Adobe Contribute, OU Campus, and D2L

Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are dictated by the State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa.

To be considered for the position, upload the following required documentation to the application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Compliant with applicable collective bargaining agreement, this advertisement may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist. Finalists will be contacted by the hiring manager to collect a list of three references with contact information.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Act 73 of 1988, West Chester University publishes a combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASFSR is available for review on the Public Safety website.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.

WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.
• Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
• The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is The State College & University Professional Association (SCUPA).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .

The information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Education or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience teaching with or creating learning activities with educational technology?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer West Chester University

Address 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19383

Website http://www.wcupa.edu