SL-081-26 - Learning Designer

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

43 days leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Job summary

University of Kent is seeking a Learning Designer to join the Technology Enhanced Learning team on a 0.6FTE, one-year fixed-term contract. You will work with academic staff to plan, design and develop high-quality blended and online learning, using learning technologies to create engaging, student-centered experiences.

You will apply learning design theories to advise on outcomes and resources, support innovation, and promote effective use of learning technologies across the University.

Qualifications

• A first degree or equivalent.
• Experience supporting learning technologies and virtual learning environments in higher education.
• Experience working with academic and professional staff across a range of remits and abilities.
• Experience creating online learning materials using digital media and authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Working with academic staff to design and develop blended and online learning.
• Creating engaging learning activities and module content using the VLE and digital tools.
• Advising on learning outcomes, activities and resources using learning design theories and methods.
• Supporting innovation, collaboration and the effective use of learning technologies across the University.

Skills

Learning design

VLE

Digital media

Education

First degree or equivalent

Tools

VLE

Authoring tools

Job description

Do you enjoy designing engaging online learning and using technology to enhance the student experience?

We’re looking for a Learning Designer to join the Technology Enhanced Learning team on a 0.6FTE, one-year fixed-term contract. Working in partnership with academic staff, you’ll help plan, design and develop high-quality blended and online learning, using learning technologies and student-centred approaches to create effective learning experiences.

As Learning Designer you can expect to be involved in:

• Working with academic staff to design and develop blended and online learning
• Creating engaging learning activities and module content using the VLE and digital tools
• Advising on learning outcomes, activities and resources using learning design theories and methods
• Supporting innovation, collaboration and the effective use of learning technologies across the University

What will you bring to the role?

• A first degree or equivalent
• Experience supporting learning technologies and virtual learning environments in higher education
• Experience working with academic and professional staff across a range of remits and abilities
• Experience creating online learning materials using digital media and authoring tools

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Do you enjoy designing engaging online learning and using technology to enhance the student experience?

We’re looking for a Learning Designer to join the Technology Enhanced Learning team on a 0.6FTE, one-year fixed-term contract. Working in partnership with academic staff, you’ll help plan, design and develop high-quality blended and online learning, using learning technologies and student-centred approaches to create effective learning experiences.

As Learning Designer you can expect to be involved in:

• Working with academic staff to design and develop blended and online learning
• Creating engaging learning activities and module content using the VLE and digital tools
• Advising on learning outcomes, activities and resources using learning design theories and methods
• Supporting innovation, collaboration and the effective use of learning technologies across the University

What will you bring to the role?

• A first degree or equivalent
• Experience supporting learning technologies and virtual learning environments in higher education
• Experience working with academic and professional staff across a range of remits and abilities
• Experience creating online learning materials using digital media and authoring tools

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.