Executive Director of AI Innovation & Integration, Haslam College of Business UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionReporting to the Dean of the Haslam College of Business this position will work with leadership faculty staff and students within the college and partner with external stakeholders to provide guidance and advice that positions the college as a leader in innovative leading-edge AI analytics and digital transformation in business education. This individual will provide college-specific leadership and coordination in:Establishment of an appropriate leading edge AI governance modelAI integration in teaching and researchAI deployment to improve college processes and associated decision makingOngoing technology innovationCollaborating to create robust industry and corporate partnershipsResponsibilitiesCurriculum Faculty Support and Student Experience:Embed AI/analytics into courses support faculty adoption and ensure AACSB accreditation alignmentPartner with academic advising undergraduate business units and Career Services as needed to integrate AI fluency into different stages of professional developmentIdentify opportunities to apply AI to college-wide and departmental administration (i.e. workload optimization course scheduling admissions insights etc.)Differentiate the college in recruiting students faculty and external partners.Lead coordination for the responsible adoption of AI in curriculum and research. Help define and erect structures to manage compliance academic freedom privacy ethical data use and related issues.Research Enablement Engagement Collaboration:Develop tools and partnerships for data-driven business research.Develop industry partnerships executive education programs and events on AI in business practiceServe as the Colleges representative to the universitys CIO CDO and CAIO for enterprise strategy.Assist the principal investigators in establishing the foundation for a future AI and Future-of-Work Research Office (at Knoxville Maplehurst)Connect business research priorities with institutional AI/data initiatives and funding opportunities.Create and manage a college-wide data governance and control model aligned with university policies for all AI related activity applications investments partnerships etc.Communications & Marketing:Collaborate with Haslams Marketing and Public Relations department to position HCB as a national leader in applied AI education.Represent the Haslam College of Business at external events conferences and industry meetings. Promote the colleges brand and values to external stakeholders.QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation:Graduate degree (MBA or technical Masters) requiredExperience:Minimum 10 years of experience in partnership development change leadership or a related fieldProven leadership in IT AI or data strategyKnowledge Skills Abilities:Ability to think strategically and creativelyExcellent leadership and team management abilitiesStrong communication and negotiation skillsKnowledge of AI industry trendsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences including faculty students and industry partners.Ability to develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.Preferred QualificationsExperience:Higher education experience preferredWork LocationLocation: Knoxville TNOnsiteCompensation and BenefitsAnticipated hiring range: competitive salary commensurate with experienceFind more information on the UT Market Range structurehereFind more information on UT BenefitshereApplication InstructionsTo express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.ResumeCover LetterList of 3 Professional ReferencesRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1