Technology Enhanced Learning Education Fellow (Fixed term)

KU Leuven; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

KU Leuven is seeking a Technology Enhanced Learning Education Fellow to support the integration of TEL tools in the curriculum at the Medical School. The role focuses on enhancing educational practices, working in collaboration with faculty to improve teaching and assessment methodologies. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional communication and analytical capabilities, alongside a commitment to fostering innovative learning environments. A hybrid working arrangement and various staff benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Support for staff development

Access to fitness and health facilities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• GMC registered with a licence to practice.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate educational settings.
• Understanding of key educational concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver TEL solutions across various platforms.
• Support clinical supervisors to integrate TEL into education.
• Engage and inspire students in learning.

Skills

Communication

Analytical capabilities

Creativity

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Technology Enhanced Learning Education Fellow (Fixed term)

We are a pioneering institution that provides an exceptional research-led education for 45,000 students from over 150 countries.

Salary
£38,619 to £65,955 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date
Tuesday 22 July 2025

Reference
MED148325

Applications are invited for the above post based at the Medical School.

About the role

You will support the development of TEL tools and strategies to be embedded within the new curriculum, launching in 2026. You will be expected to use initiative and creativity in your teaching to develop your expertise. This will involve developing new teaching and assessment practices, using appropriate learning technologies and/or developing systematic methods for evaluating and disseminating these.

You will work alongside colleagues from the School of Medicine Education Centre to develop and support the delivery of centralised TEL resources related to clinical components of the curriculum. This includes supporting students in early years (such as the use of simulation for clinical skills) and those on clinical placements. Your responsibilities will include the development and delivery of TEL solutions across different platforms and environments. Additionally, you will support clinical supervisors within NHS Trusts to incorporate TEL into student training.

As the TEL Education Fellow, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our institution's commitment to cutting-edge simulation education and immersive technology integration within an educational context.

This role is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract. Whilst there is no formal provision for postgraduate studies in medical education, CPD time may be negotiated to complete a relevant postgraduate course where appropriate.

About you

Applicants should have an MBBS or equivalent, and be GMC registered with licence to practice.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media; have high level analytical capability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation, and creativity; have the ability to engage and retain the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn; understands the importance of information technology; and experience of adapting & working with NHS Trusts to deliver improved patient care.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts in undergraduate and postgraduate education; have experience in an undergraduate and postgraduate educational setting; have knowledge of teaching methods and techniques; and practical experience of application of teaching skills and techniques.

What we offer
• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months from the start date. Your working hours will be 38.5 hours per week.

Please contact Mohamed Elriedy, [e-mail] , if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Education Fellow (Fixed term)

University Park Nottingham, Verenigd Koninkrijk

2025-06-23

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