David Wade
Washington,UT
Summary
Experienced academic leader with strong background in higher education administration and strategic planning. Proven ability to drive institutional success through effective team collaboration and flexible adaptation to changing needs. Expertise in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and resource management, combined with results-oriented approach and steadfast reliability. Known for fostering supportive and productive academic environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Chair & Professor
National University
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the success of ~2,000 students, 5 undergraduate, 5 master’s, and 4 doctoral programs
- Lead 21 full-time faculty and 125 part-time faculty in delivering exceptional student experiences
- Teach project management courses at all degree levels, chair doctoral dissertations
- Designed and led data analytics workshop with strategic industry partner Navy Federal Credit Union, Sep 2024
- 2024 Service to the School of Business & Economics Award for leading the addition of four new programs
Director of Curriculum, School of Business & Economics
National University
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed the continuous improvement of 300+ courses in portfolio across 24 programs
- Committed to inclusive training and development; invited and shared best practices for how to infuse diversity and inclusiveness into curriculum with Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (Oct 2021)
- Named 2019 Outstanding Contributor Award for overseeing addition of six new programs on-time & on-budget
Director of Academic Planning
Utah Tech University
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Reported to the Provost and led the efforts of stakeholders, program owners, & subject matter experts to increase number of academic program offerings 40% (from 112 to 187) over four years to meet strategic goals
- Instructional delivery modalities: in person, asynchronous online, synchronous online, mobile, and hybrid
- ID tools included: Canvas LMS, HTML, CSS, custom web design, CourseLeaf and Anthology
Technical Instructional Designer
Intel Corporation
12.2007 - 11.2013
- Responsible for implementing training programs that positively impacted 170K global employees
- Intel Learning Award for leading team of 20+ in Saba LMS implementation on-time and on-budget
- Committed to being the voice of the learner & user experience; led Intel UX Community (1K+ members)
- Created learning object repository for 50+ instructional designers to decrease training development time
Associate Dean of Center for Instructional Technology
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Managed & was fiscally responsible for team of 11 to deliver quality training and development programs
- Led implementation of technology-assisted English language learning platform for international students
- Mentored junior faculty members in their teaching practices and career development as they progressed towards tenure.
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
08.2001 - 07.2003
- Taught multiple technical courses in information systems, security, and network administration
- Travelled to and oversaw information systems student internships throughout Asia and the Pacific regions
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Instructional Technology
Utah State University
Logan, UT11.2007
Master of Business Administration -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems and Computer Science
Brigham Young University – Hawaii
Laie, HI12.1993
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Business Insight
- Research and Analysis
- Strong Technical Competencies
- Curriculum Development
- Facilitating Adult Learning
- Project Oversight
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Effective Communication
- Experienced with Learning Management Platforms
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2023, Project Management Institute
- Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy, 2021, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Certified Novell Instructor, 1998, Novell Incorporated
- Master Certified Netware Engineer, 1997, Novell Incorporated
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Department Chair & Professor
National University
07.2023 - Current
Director of Curriculum, School of Business & Economics
National University
03.2018 - 06.2023
Director of Academic Planning
Utah Tech University
11.2013 - 01.2018
Technical Instructional Designer
Intel Corporation
12.2007 - 11.2013
Associate Dean of Center for Instructional Technology
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
08.2004 - 08.2006
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
08.2001 - 07.2003
Master of Business Administration -
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems and Computer Science
Brigham Young University – Hawaii
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Instructional Technology
Utah State University
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