Digital Learning Specialist

The Cardiff Learning and Teaching Academy (LTA) is offering an exciting opportunity to for a digital education professional to support and transform learning and teaching across the University.

As part of a team of digital learning professionals working with learning and teaching teams across the University, you will play a key role in transforming and supporting teaching and learning at Cardiff. You will contribute to projects and initiatives in support of Cardiff University’s strategic priorities.

As part of the LTA, you will lead and/or support a series of projects and initiatives that are aligned to University and Academic School priorities. The LTA has a wide reach and aims to enhance the quality and consistency of the digital learning environment, the digital skills and capabilities of staff and students and the use of digitally enhanced learning within academic programmes. 

You will have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the effective and appropriate use of digital learning, and a track record of achieving transformational change in digital education.  

You will provide expert guidance, advice and support to the University’s Colleges, Academic Schools and Professional Services on the design, development and implementation of digital learning initiatives, materials, and resources in order to help colleagues across the University implement a range of new technologies to enhance the student learning experience.  

You will offer expert pedagogical advice, guidance on digital learning practices, processes and tools underpinned by learning design approaches. You will support academic staff, professional services staff, and colleagues in the academy to enhance curricula and ensure an excellent learning experience for students. 

Using your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work collaboratively with academic staff, Professional Services, the Students’ Union and the wider Learning and Teaching Academy to support innovation and best practice that meets the needs of our staff and students. 

In order to provide digital education expertise and support for Welsh medium education provision in the University, we looking to recruit individuals with either the ability to work through the medium of Welsh, or who are willing to learn Welsh to use in the workplace. The opportunity to learn or improve Welsh language skills is offered within the University.  

We have two roles available. Both positions are full time.

• One open-ended 
• One fixed term for 3 years from appointment start date 

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6), appointments will usually be at the bottom of the grade. 

Important note:  

Closing date: 18 April 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.