Learning Technologist

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a motivated Learning Technologist to enhance digital capabilities for staff and students. The role involves providing expert advice on educational technology, managing multiple projects, and developing new teaching technologies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in an educational development role, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills. An excellent benefits package is offered, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to the university's strategic vision.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a learning technology or educational development role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Experience in developing accessible active learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support in educational technology.
• Identify and evaluate new educational technologies.
• Manage long and medium-term projects focused on technology-enhanced education.

Skills

Educational technology expertise

Strong communication skills

Teamwork experience

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

VLEs

e-Portfolios

e-learning authoring packages

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science (HITS) seeks to appoint a motivated and experienced Learning Technologist to play a vital role in developing the pedagogical and digital capabilities of staff and students and drive the development of technology enhanced education

Working with a busy, positive and proactive team you will be responsible for providing expert advice, support, and troubleshooting in the use of educational technology and practices to staff and students whilst managing multiple long and medium-term projects. You will also be required to identify, pilot, develop and evaluate new technologies (such as mixed and immersive reality, artificial intelligence and game based and authentic learning platforms) whilst exploiting and keeping up to date with core educational technologies (such as VLEs, e-Portfolios and e-learning authoring packages).

You will have a degree in a relevant discipline and experience of working in a learning technology or educational development role. Strong communication, interpersonal and team working skills are essential alongside experience of developing and promoting high quality and accessible active learning interventions and resources.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will beclosed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.