Educational Developer, Nexus Program

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Information Technology, Business Development / Industry Engagement, Project Management

The Opportunity

Join the Education Innovation Team within the Faculty of Engineering as an Educational Developer to assist in the implementation and evaluation of teaching methods, technologies and techniques developed by the faculties and the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience Portfolio.

At UNSW, new educational initiatives are constantly being developed in the PVCESE (Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience Portfolio) for implementation in the Faculties and Schools, while many innovations introduced by individual academics, Schools and Faculties have potential for institution-wide application. The PVCESE portfolio is UNSW Sydney’s education and student experience hub, providing University-wide support and resources to staff and student communities.

The Nexus Program is providing a critical missing link between organisational units at UNSW, connecting faculties to each other and to the PVCESE to develop and implement co-ordinated solutions to challenges in education and student experience. Through the recruitment of education-related staff distributed throughout UNSW’s Sydney and Canberra-based schools, Nexus Program provides the Schools and Faculties with extra capacity to enable widespread implementation of educational initiatives. Additionally, it provides a mechanism for educators to contribute to and provide feedback on centrally developed education programs.

• Salary, Level 7: $106,351 to $115,103 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – Until December 2026
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

Why Your Role Matters:

Part of the UNSW Faculty of Engineering Education Innovation Team, the Educational Developer, Nexus Program will assist in the implementation and evaluation of teaching methods, technologies and techniques developed by the faculties and the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience Portfolio.

The role involves collaborating closely with academics to provide advice and support on the design and development of programs and courses, scholarship of teaching and learning, instructional strategies and learning activities, assessment and feedback strategies, and the creation of engaging and supportive multimodal learning experiences. You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders including academics, professional staff, and members of the Nexus Program Team in the faculty and the PVCESE portfolio to achieve learning and teaching goals of the university.

The role of Educational Developer reports to the Faculty Senior Educational Developer, Nexus Program within the Engineering Education Innovation Team and has no direct reports.

Key projects to be done as part of the role include mapping and developing professional engagement across the curriculum, redesigning and mapping assessments across the faculty's degrees by using a programmatic lens, developing faculty induction teaching programs, supporting the university-wide assessment and feedback enhancement project, and presenting and disseminating the key faculty projects to internal and external education audiences. 

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills and Experience

• A degree in education or educational technologies with a depth of subsequent relevant experience in educational design, or other equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of common Learning Management Systems and tools for creating digital educational resources.
• Experience developing pedagogically appropriate digital educational resources.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of pedagogy, course design and blended learning.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high quality customer service, preferably in a University context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working/Hybrid working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.   

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 12th May 2024

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:30 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:12 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time