School of Visual Arts Looking for Assistant Director for Innovation Technologies Full Time

DATE POSTED: December 2023

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director for Innovation
Technologies

DEPARTMENT: MFA Computer Arts

REPORTS TO: Senior Systems Director,
MFA Computer Arts

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant Director for Innovation Technologies will play an essential
role in advancing the mission of MFACA by leading the critical role of integrating AI and related innovative technologies. They will
research, prototype & deploy scalable emergent technologies internal to MFACA while fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration,
and experimentation. The Assistant Director will work closely with faculty, students, staff, and external media/technology specialists in
the areas of Artificial Intelligence, realtime and mixed reality that enhance student engagement, improve learning outcomes and maximize
professional relevance for our graduates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research, prototype & deploy
emergent technologies (70%)

• Research current tools and “over the horizon” trends in the areas of Artificial
  Intelligence, real time animation production and mixed reality.
• Experiment, prototype and curate innovative technology tools and
  systems.
• Develop and maintain procedures, and guidelines for the usage of these technologies.
• Constantly evaluate,
  innovate, and improve methods, practices, and processes.
• Work closely with the Senior Systems Director, staff, faculty and external
  experts to provide specific software and hardware recommendations for budget consideration.
• Assist with the training of graduate
  students, faculty, lab assistants by running workshops on a wide variety of software and hardware topics and answering questions.
• Coordinate with other SVA departments to optimize sharing of methods and technology solutions.
• Foster a vibrant, artistic,
  diverse and inclusive community of faculty, students, and staff around the experimentation and use of innovation technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Collaboration and Support (15%)

• Facilitate interdisciplinary
  collaboration and encourage ideation among other SVA departments, faculty, students, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with the SVA
  Office of Learning Technologies for consideration of deployment to other departments where appropriate.
• Provide guidance and
  support in utilizing innovation technologies to explore and implement effective instructional strategies.
• Provide individual
  consultations and support for faculty in the selection and adoption of appropriate technologies and digital resources.
• External
  Relations (15%)
• Enhance and develop relationships with external industry and higher education stakeholders to promote SVA’s
  commitment to instructional innovation.
• Attend, participate and contribute to important national and international
  conferences.
• Develop workshops to promote SVA department collaboration & showcase innovative projects; increasing engagement
  with local and international industry professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in
  creative technologies, educational technology, Instructional Design, or related fields.
• Experience in the high tech media and
  entertainment industry, design, product development, project management, teaching, higher education or similar collaborative
  environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with development of workflows and prototyping of various technologies and tools.
• Effective communication and
  interpersonal skills to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Innovative and creative mindset with great design
  sensibility.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of emerging and innovative
  educational technologies.
• Supervisory experience including teaching, managing, or mentoring others.
• Commitment to
  fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning environment.

To formally apply for the position, please submit
your resume and cover letter to https://sva.breezy.hr/. 

WORKING AT SVA

School of Visual Arts has been a
leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished
working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social
responsibility. Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of
the most influential artistic communities in the world. For more information about the College’s 30 undergraduate and graduate degree
programs, visit our website.

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The School of Visual Arts is an equal-opportunity employer. Diversity and
inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented
communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to
apply.