Module Authors SMU Online

St Mary’s University, Twickenham; Twickenham; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s University Online seeks experienced academics and subject specialists to join our growing team of Module Authors developing engaging, high-quality postgraduate online learning experiences.

Working collaboratively with Subject Leads and Learning Designers, you will develop academically rigorous, accessible and engaging learning materials for fully online, asynchronous postgraduate programmes across Psychology, Business and Management, Education and Computer Science.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Experience teaching in higher education and online learning.
• Ability to design engaging, accessible online modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop academically rigorous online module content.
• Create learning activities and assessments aligned with outcomes.
• Collaborate with Subject Leads and Learning Designers to deliver materials.
• Ensure accessibility and quality across programs.

Skills

Higher education teaching

Online learning design

Asynchronous module development

Academic writing

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area

Job description

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

Job Overview

St Mary’s University Online is seeking experienced academics and subject specialists to join our growing team of Module Authors developing engaging, high-quality postgraduate online learning experiences.

Working collaboratively with Subject Leads and Learning Designers, you will use your subject expertise to develop academically rigorous, accessible and engaging learning materials for our fully online, asynchronous postgraduate programmes across Psychology, Business and Management, Education and Computer Science.

You will contribute to the design and development of module content, learning activities and assessments, ensuring materials are aligned with programme learning outcomes, academic standards and the needs of a diverse postgraduate student population.

About You

You will have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area (Business & Management, Computer Sciences, Education, or Psychology), experience of teaching in higher education, and a strong understanding of effective online learning and asynchronous online module development. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised and able to work collaboratively to develop high-quality materials to agreed deadlines.

Experience of developing asynchronous online learning materials and working within a carousel delivery model would be an advantage.

If you are passionate about creating engaging, inclusive and academically challenging online learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.

We are particularly keen to hear from module authors for our MA Education provision in Early Childhood Practice and Special Educational Needs.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer . Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary’s University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University holds a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.