Emerging Technology Coordinator
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Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in education, technology, instructional design, learning sciences, or a related field and a minimum of one (1) year of direct hands-on experience designing, piloting, or evaluating AI-based tools or workflows in an educational or professional context, or a combination of education and experience to equate to a total of 6 years.
- Demonstrated and documented enthusiasm for exploring how AI can responsibly enhance teaching and learning, balanced with critical judgment about its limitations and ethical risks.
- Demonstrated and documented collaboration and consultation skills, including experience working across multiple constituencies in a professional setting.
- Demonstrated and documented initiative, project coordination skills, and a service-oriented attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience co-authoring or supporting external grant applications.
- Experience designing and facilitating professional development or training programs at scale (workshops, cohort-based programs, communities of practice) for varied audiences, including students and staff.
- Working knowledge of data privacy, copyright, and accessibility considerations (including Title II) as they apply to AI and instructional technology tools.
- Understanding of learning theories, instructional design methods, and learner-centered design principles.
- Application Requirements:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
- We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
- Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
- For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.
- The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
- The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
- Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400UMF
- Clery Act
- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400UMF
Responsibilities
- You’ll help move UMF from “What can this technology do?” to “How can we use it thoughtfully and effectively?” Your work will include:
- Leading campus efforts to identify and evaluate emerging technologies including AI and responsible-use practices.
- Creating engaging training and related professional development on these new technologies for faculty, staff, and students.
- Working one-on-one with faculty to explore effective practices in the use of emerging technologies, including in areas such as AI-supported course design and alternative assessments.
- Partnering with the Library to strengthen AI and information literacy across campus.
- Exploring and evaluating innovative tools and projects, including chatbots, agents, rapid prototyping, and other emerging learning technologies.
- Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the annual salary for this position is up to $60,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.
- Job Description
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