Chief AI Officer

• Strategic Leadership and AI Governance
• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of a campus-wide framework for responsible AI adoption.
• Coordinate the evolution of the campus AI Working Group into a sustainable advisory or steering structure focused on policy risk innovation professional development and institutional priorities.
• Develop and refine practical guidance on AI use including expectations related to academic integrity data privacy human oversight transparency model evaluation and appropriate use of third-party tools.
• Collaborate with Information Technology Academic Affairs faculty governance student support units and administrative offices to establish safe and responsible boundaries for AI use involving student records employee information research data intellectual property and other sensitive materials.
• Represent Montana Tech in Montana University System and state-level conversations related to AI governance academic innovation and responsible technology adoption.
• Academic Innovation Teaching and Learning Assurance
• Work with faculty academic departments and the Center for Academic Innovation to support responsible and effective uses of AI in teaching and learning.
• Develop faculty-facing resources workshops syllabus guidance assignment models and assessment strategies that move beyond plagiarism policing toward learning assurance critical thinking transparent student use and authentic demonstration of knowledge.
• Design and co-teach one 3-credit Leadership in STEM course each semester with emphasis on ethical leadership communication technological change responsible innovation and applied problem-solving in science engineering and professional contexts.
• Support responsible experimentation with AI-assisted instruction student support tools hybrid learning models alternative credentials accessibility practices and other instructional innovations.
• Help ensure that AI adoption strengthens student learning and intellectual development rather than replacing the cognitive work central to higher education.
• Administrative and Operational Enablement
• Partner with administrative and academic units to identify practical opportunities for AI-supported workflow improvement.
• Evaluate potential pilot projects in areas such as scheduling document review transcript evaluation internal knowledge management communications reporting and routine administrative processes.
• Work with Information Technology and relevant offices to identify and mitigate risks associated with unvetted AI tools including privacy concerns data leakage uneven access vendor dependency and shadow AI use.
• Support the development of human-in-the-loop workflows that reduce routine burdens while preserving accountability due process accessibility and sound professional judgment.
• Communication Training and Campus Engagement
• Translate complex technical ethical legal and pedagogical issues into clear guidance for faculty staff students and campus leaders.
• Develop or coordinate campus AI training materials resource guides FAQs policy summaries and best-practice examples.
• Support the creation and maintenance of an accessible campus AI resource hub or equivalent knowledge infrastructure.
• Promote a culture of shared inquiry responsible experimentation and continuous improvement around AI use.
• Research and External Context
• Support the Research Office and interested faculty in identifying opportunities where responsible AI governance human-centered design data ethics or educational innovation may strengthen grant proposals and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Monitor regional state national and international developments in AI policy technology governance workforce transformation and higher education practice.
• Help position Montana Tech as a thoughtful regional leader in responsible AI adoption aligned with its strengths in engineering science technology energy natural resources health business and professional education.

• Masters degree in a relevant field including but not limited to technical communication communication information science computer science public policy instructional design education humanities social sciences ethics or a related STEM or professional field.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: academic leadership technology adoption digital systems instructional innovation organizational change professional ethics policy development program administration or institutional governance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups including faculty students staff administrators technical professionals and external partners.
• Strong record of translating complex technical ethical or institutional issues into clear practical guidance for diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of responsible AI principles data stewardship privacy concerns academic integrity challenges or risk-based governance frameworks.
• Evidence of collaborative leadership sound judgment inclusive practice and the ability to build trust in complex institutional environments.
• Commitment to student learning academic integrity responsible innovation and the mission of a public STEM-focused university.

• Ph.D. terminal degree or equivalent advanced professional preparation in a relevant field.
• Experience as an academic administrator department head program director faculty senate leader center director or chair of a multi-stakeholder institutional body.
• Experience developing or teaching courses in leadership ethics communication technology engineering education professional practice or related areas.
• Experience developing professional development academic programs instructional technology initiatives ethics curricula or institution-wide learning resources.
• Background in user-centered design human-computer interaction information architecture usability technical communication visual communication or public-facing digital systems.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework FERPA academic integrity standards responsible innovation models or emerging AI governance practices.
• Experience identifying designing or evaluating practical pilot projects that improve institutional workflows while managing risk.

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Resume
• Contact information for3 professional references.

Application Requirements

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Montana Tech as legally required (e.g. Form I-9). Montana Tech will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring.

• Further based on the September 19 2025 Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Dept. of State the University may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the University is not able to pay the $100000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

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Why Work at Tech

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.

Benefits Package

In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

*Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

About Montana Tech

Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.