Learning Technology Officer (part time)

Reference

SCI211322

Closing Date

Sunday, 5th June 2022

Job Type

Administrative Professional & Managerial

Department

Psychology

Salary

£24174 to £28756 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

The School of Psychology is looking to appoint a Learning Technology Consultant to support the development of the online provision of our MSc Psychology (Conversion) degree via distance learning. Applicants must demonstrate good knowledge in designing Virtual Learning Environments that will be used to support student learning and proven communication skills with a range of colleagues

We believe diverse teams deliver the highest quality teaching, research and student experience. To achieve our vision of being among the top-ranked Schools in Research, Knowledge Exchange, Education and Student Experience, we are seeking applications from high-quality people who will join our community, working as part of the teaching team to enhance the quality of our teaching delivery via a virtual learning environment. We understand that having a diversity of opinions enriches our collegiate community by sharing new ideas, lived experiences, broad perspectives and different ways of solving problems. If you can bring this difference we would like to hear from you. 

We are looking for someone to:

• Contribute actively to the design and development of course content and learning support.
• Create and upload online content that fits the course pedagogy & academic vision. 
• Provide technical support & training 
• Build authentic relationships with colleagues and students

The role holder will contribute to the design and development of content and learning support working closely with the academic staff responsible for the curriculum. They will become part of team whose remit is to design, create and upload online content that fits the course pedagogy and academic vision. 

The job will also include providing hands-on help, technical support and training in the use of learning technologies, online pedagogy, digital tools, and technologies that can be used to enhance inclusivity, remove barriers, increase productivity, and enable both staff and students to develop diverse strategies which enable personalised learning. This requires expertise both in University-systems and in external applications.

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills, embracing a consultative approach and who has collaboration and inclusiveness as guiding principles in all their interactions. 

An A Level (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience is essential.  A qualification in education, learning technologies, training/teaching or learning support would be advantageous but not essential.

If you’re someone who can bring fresh ideas with all the above and have an appetite to develop creative online learning content, we’d encourage you to apply. 

The post is offered on a permanent, part time (18.25 hours per week) contract. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Eileen Salter, tel: 0115 748 7187 or email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge .