Digital Learning Design Lead
The University of Waikato
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Job summary
The University of Waikato is seeking a Digital Teaching and Innovation Specialist to support academic staff in using digital tools to improve teaching, assessment and student engagement. You will help design high-quality online and blended learning experiences, and advise on accessibility, AI considerations, and innovative teaching design.
Based on our Hamilton campus, this full-time role collaborates across our Tauranga campus and international settings, with a pro-rata salary starting at
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in educational technology, instructional design or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Three years of experience supporting educational technology in higher education.
- Understanding of online pedagogy, multimedia learning and digital accessibility.
- Experience evaluating educational technologies for pedagogical effectiveness and accessibility.
- Awareness of AI tools and emerging educational technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance to academic staff on selecting and using digital tools to enhance teaching and assessment.
- Develop resources and guidance to grow staff confidence and independence over time.
- Advise on accessibility principles and inclusive design for online and blended learning.
- Evaluate emerging educational technologies for pedagogical value and usability.
- Support staff in designing high-quality online learning experiences across modalities.
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Job description
The University of Waikato is seeking a Digital Teaching and Innovation Specialist to support academic staff in using digital tools to improve teaching, assessment and student engagement. You will help design high-quality online and blended learning experiences, and advise on accessibility, AI considerations, and innovative teaching design.
Based on our Hamilton campus, this full-time role collaborates across our Tauranga campus and international settings, with a pro-rata salary starting at
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