Harvard University Seeks a MANAGING DIRECTOR for Academic Technology Services

MANAGING DIRECTOR


Academic Technology Services

The Managing Director, Academic Technology Services at Harvard University will hold the premier academic computing leadership position in the country. This newly created position, which reports to the University CIO, is a key component of a wide-ranging and fundamental re-constitution and enhancement of the role of technology at Harvard University.

The specific responsibilities that flow from this position can be divided into three key areas: Services to faculty and students; Leadership for innovation in educational pedagogy; and, Integration of research, educational and library technologies. The new Managing Director will have had proven success at developing and implementing innovative solutions to current and future pedagogical needs with a deep understanding of current issues and resources in instructional technology, educational computing and the digital future in complex, higher education settings.

A sophisticated understanding of pedagogy, technology and collaboration coupled with formative and effective classroom teaching experience is required. Demonstrated ability to manage a high degree of complexity in a context of distributed power and authority is necessary.

A Ph.D. is preferred but not required.

Harvard University has retained the executive search firm, Korn/Ferry International to assist in this search. Please email nominations and applications (resumes and cover letters) to

David Mead-Fox, Ph.D., Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International.

Email:


David.Mead-Fox@kornferry.com


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