Learning and Assessment Developer

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious university, seeking a dynamic individual to join their team in developing innovative interdisciplinary learning units. This role involves collaboration with academic colleagues to create engaging content for diverse learners, focusing on pressing societal challenges like sustainable development and social justice. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the educational experience through both face-to-face and online learning environments. With a commitment to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the academic community.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with academics to develop unit content.
• Strong project management and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop interdisciplinary units for students as part of UCIL.
• Contribute to assessment and support Graduate Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interdisciplinary Teaching

Content Design

Understanding of Societal Challenges

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of the team responsible for developing and delivering University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) units, including Leadership in Action (LIA). The successful candidate will also be involved with a range of innovative interdisciplinary teaching and learning projects that aim to reach new learners.

You will work closely with academic colleagues and the Education Development Academic Development team to develop bespoke interdisciplinary units for students as part of UCIL. UCIL units are delivered both face-to-face and via blended and online learning. You will therefore have up to date knowledge and interest in online and blended learning, with an understanding of content design. For the Leadership in Action units you will contribute to the assessment of students’ work, and the support and training of Graduate Teaching Assistants.

You will be involved in the redevelopment of the Ethical Grand Challenges programme, as well as other projects exploring innovative ways to repackage interdisciplinary teaching and learning to meet the needs of diverse learners. You should have an understanding of and interest in addressing complex societal challenges—such as sustainable development, social justice, and equality, diversity and inclusion—that benefit from an interdisciplinary approach.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with academics to develop unit content. You should be well organised and have strong project management skills. Your written and verbal communication skills will be excellent, and you will have significant experience of developing effective working relationships with a range of partners. A strong commitment to working with students and a positive, innovative and flexible approach to work is also required.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Sian Yeowell

Email: [e-mail]

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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.