Director of Academic Technology

Job description

Classification : Staff Full-time, 12-month Position Summary: Guided by Kent School’s motto—Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance—the Director of Academic Technology supports thoughtful and mission-aligned uses of technology. Through collaboration and professional development, the Director empowers teachers to approach emerging technologies with confidence and discernment. The Director partners with faculty and academic leaders to ensure that digital tools, such as generative AI, support clarity of purpose, intellectual honesty, and respect for Kent School’s standards of rigor. Teaching & Learning: - Collaborates with the Academic Dean and department chairs to define the appropriate role of technology in curriculum and instruction. - Supports faculty in designing assessments and classroom practices that uphold academic integrity in an evolving digital landscape. - Teaches the equivalent of one year-long course in an area of expertise. Digital Literacy: - Co-leads the development and ongoing review of school policy related to artificial intelligence and responsible technology use. - Designs and leads professional development (including the onboarding of new faculty...