Expression of Interest – Educational Designer (Technology Specialist)

Monash University, Australia

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Melbourne, VICTORIA
Deadline: 14 Mar 2023

Expression of Interest – Educational Designer (Technology Specialist)

Job No.: 644967

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Casual

Duration: 16 weeks (with potential for renewal)

Remuneration: HEW 8, $70.64 per hour (loaded casual rate)

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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The Opportunity

The Education Technology Specialist is a critical position in the School supporting a culture of continuous improvement in education. This Education Technology Specialist will work within a broader team of educational designers, learning designers and academics to provide educational innovation, support and advice to academic and professional staff across the School.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support innovation in education within the School Education Portfolio. Within the first year, this position will play a crucial role in supporting learner focused integration of educational technology for fully online courses within the School.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for applicants who have:

  • A relevant degree with significant experience and expertise in educational or instructional design and educational technologies or teaching, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience
  • Extensive experience in designing and delivering learning using educational technologies, development of online/e-learning activities, and eAssessment
  • Educational design experience including curriculum design, constructive alignment of learning outcomes and assessment, development of effective assessment approaches for learning and demonstration, and approaches to active learning in online and contemporary learning spaces
  • Strong familiarity with the technical and pedagogical aspects of established and developing educational platforms and technology including Moodle or other learning management systems
  • Experience in analysing and optimising workflows for repetitive tasks, including the use of online forms and automation tools such as Google Apps Script (or similar)
  • Highly developed problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential issues, diagnose and investigate problems and make considered recommendations for solutions
  • Experience in designing and delivering effective and engaging training for staff on innovative teaching approaches and technologies through online and in-person one-on-one consultation and in group workshop settings
  • Qualifications and/or experience in Psychology or other STEM practice or teaching, with the ability to translate technical information for a broad range of audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as the ability to exercise high levels of independence, judgment and initiative

    • If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you.

    Applications

    As part of your expression of interest, please include the following in your application:

    • Cover letter
    • Resume
    • Link to portfolio of work or PDF attachment with examples of digital learning objects you created/evidence of innovation using education technology and automation

    Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

    Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

    Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.

    Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

    At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check. 

    For general instructions on how to apply for roles at Monash, please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs ".

    Previous applicants for this role need not re-apply.

    Enquiries

    Leah Braganza, Director of Online Education,  +61 3 9905 0076

    Position Description

     Expression of Interest – Educational Designer (Technology Specialist)

    Closing Date

    Tuesday 14 March 2023, 11:55pm AEDT

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