Digital Learning Technologist

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Digital Learning Team at a leading university is seeking a professional to enhance online and blended learning experiences. The role involves managing instructional design projects, collaborating with academic staff, and leveraging educational technology to improve student outcomes. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a commitment to high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing online and blended learning projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with academic and IT staff.
• Understanding of digital learning pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of online and blended learning.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage projects.
• Promote educational technology use throughout the university.

Skills

Instructional Design

Project Management

Educational Technology

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Teaching and learning software

Job description

The Central Digital Learning (CDL) Team is part of the Education Development Team within the Division of Student and Academic Services.

The CDL Team offers advice and support to academic and professional services colleagues in the design, creation and delivery of digital learning resources. The focus for the CDL team is primarily on those parts of the University that do not have direct access to other sources of digital learning support.

The CDL Team also co-ordinates University-wide digital learning activities in collaboration with digital learning teams within the Faculties and other business areas. These activities include the management of teaching and learning software, production of training materials and the continuous improvement of our software ecosystem.

Overall Purpose of the Role

• Work under the direction of the Head of Digital Learning to support the design and delivery of high quality and effective online and blended learning and assessment that enhance education provision.
• Manage and deliver programme planning, instructional design and content development service with the aim of ensuring the delivery of a very high quality blended and online student-focused educational experience.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to clarify and convey potentially complex concepts or issues, including providing verbal reports to line management, programme teams and working groups (as appropriate).
• Work collaboratively with academic staff, IT Services staff and others who deliver and support teaching, learning and assessment in support of the University’s wider strategic aims to incorporate Digital Learning into its programmes of study.
• The post holder may be expected to provide line management for designated members of the Central Digital Learning team.
• Proactively promote the use of educational technology and manage projects that enhance the student experience, anticipating demand and prioritising work in conjunction with other team members.
  
  
  

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ian Hutt, Head of Digital Learning

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.