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Director, Digital Innovation Institute (Faculty - Tenure Track)

Position Number: 6789402
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Position Type: Computing - Other

Director, Digital Innovation Institute (Faculty - Tenure Track)

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300355

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

Department: Office Of The Provost

Opening Date: 12/12/2025

Closing Date

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Salary Range
Associate Professor/Professor
$92,763 - $128,133
Internal Candidates' salary will be based on Union-negotiated calculations.

As Director of the Institute, faculty member will receive a stipend for summer work.

US work authorization is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Ramapo College currently has a no-sponsorship policy.

Position Overview

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ), a public liberal arts institution, invites applications for a visionary and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the inaugural Director of the Digital Innovation Institute (DII). The DII will be a dynamic hub for technology-driven research, pedagogy, and community engagement at RCNJ. The DII will serve as a catalyst for integrating emerging digital and artificial intelligence (AI) tools into the liberal arts curriculum and faculty scholarship, ensuring our students and faculty are at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The position for the Institute will be a connector for interdisciplinary collaboration, securing external funding, and building strategic partnerships with local and national organizations.
The Director will hold a tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment in a discipline represented in the College and will be responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership for the institute's mission. This position is a full-time, 10-month appointment, with a reduced teaching load to accommodate administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record of scholarship and a passion for integrating technology into the liberal arts

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the long-term vision for the DII, aligning its goals with the college's strategic plan.
Program Management: Oversee all DII initiatives, including faculty workshops, grant programs, and research projects.
Financial Stewardship: Manage the institute's budget, responsible for fundraising efforts, and actively pursue external grants and funding opportunities.
Faculty Engagement: Work directly with faculty across all divisions to identify and support their digital needs and aspirations.
External Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, foundations, and community organizations.
Teaching & Scholarship: Maintain an active research agenda and teach a reduced course load (one course per semester) within their home department.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.
A distinguished record of teaching and scholarly achievement commensurate with appointment as a tenured or tenure-track faculty member.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership or administrative role within an academic or professional setting.
Proven success in securing external funding from grants, foundations, or other sources.
Expertise in at least one area of digital or AI technology relevant to the liberal arts (e.g., data science, AI ethics, digital media, computational methods).
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo/jobs/5168564/director-digital-innovation-institute-faculty-tenure-track

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