Learning Designer

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise.  Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 82,000 students including 12,000 at postgraduate level.

The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which we are located. With three campuses in Melbourne (Central Business District, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Germany, Austria and The Netherlands, and enjoys research and industry partnerships on every continent.

RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 129-year history. Collaboration with industry is integral to the University’s leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. We are a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system and are 21st in the world among universities less than 50 years old (2015 QS Top 50 Under 50 index).

RMIT is ranked among the world’s top universities in 23 of 38 assessed subjects (and all five faculty areas) featured in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject. RMIT features among the world’s top 100 ranking in the 2017 QS subject rankings in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering (Civil and Structural); Engineering (Electrical and Electronic); Communication and Media Studies, Education, Business and Management Studies, and Development Studies. The University’s research was rated “well above world standard” in 13 research fields and “above world standard” in a further nine fields in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation. In the 2017 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, RMIT is ranked seventh in Australia and 71-80 in the world on the basis of employer reputation, alumni outcomes, partnerships with employers, employer-student connections and graduate employment rate.

www.rmit.edu.au

RMIT VIETNAM

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.

As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

Degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia, allowing Vietnamese students to receive an overseas education without having to leave home. Given its international profile, RMIT Vietnam is also host to students from Australia and many other countries.  All degree programs are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and are subject to regulation by the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. The academic programs span from vocational English through to undergraduate, post-graduate and Ph.D. programs. All teaching at RMIT Vietnam is in English.

The Learning Designer (LD) is a member of the Learning & Teaching team and is responsible for the design, build and delivery of digital teaching and learning content from concept to publication. The LD will work in close collaboration with subject matter experts to develop, design and manage the build of fully online, blended and concurrent/hyflex courses whilst also supporting capability building on a one-to-one basis. The LD will also be responsible for developing and delivering workshops and support materials to build capacity for online learning amongst the broader academic community at RMIT. The LD will contribute to the development of templates, course shells and other digital resources to ensure quality and consistency across all online learning products at RMIT. The LD will contribute to the University’s overall digital learning and teaching strategic initiatives through participation in various forums and collaborative initiatives. While reporting to the Manager, Online Learning, the LD is also expected to work with other staff members and stakeholders across the University to support the larger portfolio. Other similar duties may also be required from time to time

• Work closely on a codesign basis with subject matter experts to design, develop and build high quality digital learning experiences.
• Design end-user content that is engaging, relevant, interactive and challenging using the most up to date and appropriate range of e-learning authoring and multimedia tools.
• Ensure that all content adheres to a standard level of pedagogy design, user experience and accessibility.
• Construct learning experiences that promote interaction, social presence, and community among students, and between students and faculty.
• Manage individual projects to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of digital content that meets the quality standards initially agreed. This includes producing and maintaining detailed project documentation, keeping all key stakeholders up to date with project progress and evaluating the project outcomes.
• Contribute to staff capability building in online learning, including the design and delivery of workshops, creation of training resources and guides, course shells and templates.
• Participate in meetings and working groups that provide direction and support to the provision of quality digital content construction.
• Ensure digital content supports student achievement of the desired learning objectives of the relevant courses.
• Support the implementation of concurrent/hyflex teaching and learning.
• Carry out other duties as required by the University.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in one of learning and/or assessment design, online education, TESOL, teaching or education or equivalent experience relevant to the area of learning design.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a learning design, teaching or higher education role.

Skills and Experience

• Solid understanding and experience in the application of learning design principles relevant to the Higher Education sector.
• Experience with current tools and platforms that support online and blended learning.
• Experience in the design and development of high-quality learning resources for tertiary students using a range of multimedia tools.
• Proven ability to establish goals, prioritise tasks, develop schedules, and deliver outcomes to agreed milestones and standards.
• Experience providing support for academics in course design and the effective use of learning technologies.
• Experience developing and delivering workshops and writing support resources and guides to uplift academic capacity in online and digitally enhanced learning.
• Experience in maintaining productive stakeholder relationships, with well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills.
• Experience teaching or other relevant educational work experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence – Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility).

• Highly competitive VND salary (plus allowances) for local candidates or attractive USD salary package (plus benefits) for expatriate candidates depending on proven track record in meeting all the key selection criteria.
• Expatriate candidates: Relocation allowance from US$6,000 to US$10,000 per staff; Educational support up to US$15,000 per child annually, up to 2 children per family; private insurance coverage for staff and family; annual health check up; Work Permit for staff, Visa and temporary resident cards for family members
• Local candidates: 13th month Tet bonus + private medical insurance (for you and your dependents) + annual health check.
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Xmas closure, plus public holidays and 10 days paid sick leave.
• Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.

Applications Close:
14 thg 11 2022 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us