Learning Technologist (3 posts)

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire/Shrivenham, Oxfordshire

Role Description

A good understanding of pedagogy, attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and inter-personal skills, a logical and flexible approach and a commitment to outstanding customer service are essential for this position.

About the Role

The purpose of the role is to support Cranfield staff in the development of engaging online teaching and learning, based on sound pedagogic principles. To help facilitate the process, a number of working groups cover aspects including VLE standards, assessment process, communication, training and technical.

About You

We are seeking a motivated team-worker with a passion for facilitating the development of engaging online learning materials. You will have a good working knowledge of Canvas VLE and Turnitin plagiarism prevention software and enjoys working collaboratively on a number of modules with a variety of stakeholders. Experience of e-portfolio systems such as PebblePad would also be desirable.

You must have knowledge and experience of supporting colleagues in the use of learning technologies and ideally have some experience of working within an academic institution. Prior experience of training colleagues or students, ideally in the design and enhancement of online learning materials, would be advantageous. You will have degree level qualification (or equivalent).

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

We are currently piloting hybrid working arrangements until May 2022. This means the majority of our staff are spending between 40% and 60% of their time working from the office where job roles allow.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Henrietta Campbell, Head of Digital Learning Experience on (E): [email protected]