Learning Technologist

Job title:

Learning Technologist

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum, pro-rata for part-timeCAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art / ITTSPart-time: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)Fixed-term contract:12 monthsThe Opportunity:We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Learning Technologist to join our team at Edinburgh College of Art on a part-time basis. Working as part of the Information, Technical and Technology Services team you will support colleagues to make effective use of technology in their teaching, through support for learning design, course creation, and the effective use of a broad suite of tools and technologies.This post is part-time for 0.4 FTE (14 hours / 2 days per week) and fixed-term for 12 months. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience supporting users to make the most of virtual learning environments and associated TEL tools.
• Experience of developing, and supporting the development of, courses delivered through a variety of modalities.
• Ability to quickly learn to use new tools and interfaces effectively and to liaise effectively with technology support and administrative staff to secure enhancements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to explain technical issues to a variety of users.
• Experience with Blackboard Learn Ultra is desirable.

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab).Please upload your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required, and your motivation for applying for this post.Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger, Iraklis Pantopoulos, TEL Manager (iraklis.pantopoulos@ed.ac.uk).As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary £33,882 to £39,105 per annum pro-rata.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 27th November, 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Edinburgh College of Art is a large and diverse school within the University of Edinburgh’s College of Humanities and Social Science. It is comprised of the Schools of Art, Design, History of Art, Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and the Reid School of Music.Our mission is to promote world-leading critical enquiry across all these subject areas through scholarly research, teaching and creative practice.Almost 3,000 students and 300 staff study and work at ECA and we enjoy strong relationships with museums, galleries, archives, practitioners and industry partners in Edinburgh, Scotland, the UK and internationally.Edinburgh College of Art is committed to equal and fair treatment of all its employees and in recognition of the positive promotion of diversity and gender equality among staff and students, granted the Edinburgh College of Art a Silver Award in 2023.

Expected salary

£33882 – 39105 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:37:40 GMT

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