Higher-Ed Digital Teaching Innovator

University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato is seeking a Digital Teaching and Innovation Specialist to champion pedagogy-first thinking as academic staff use digital tools from the LMS to AI. You will help establish the Teaching Design and Innovation Studio, lead high-quality online and blended learning design, and advise on accessibility, emerging educational technologies, and staff development.

Based at the Hamilton campus with support for Tauranga and international settings, the role offers a pro-rata salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design or related field.
• Master’s degree would set you apart.
• Minimum three years supporting educational technology in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Teaching Design and Innovation Studio and shape learning design.
• Advise academic staff on selecting and using digital tools for teaching.
• Develop resources on accessibility, AI and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Support online and blended learning design that is equitable for all students.

Skills

Educational technology support

Learning design

Pedagogy integration

AI awareness

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in educational technology or instructional design

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Waikato is seeking a Digital Teaching and Innovation Specialist to champion pedagogy-first thinking as academic staff use digital tools from the LMS to AI. You will help establish the Teaching Design and Innovation Studio, lead high-quality online and blended learning design, and advise on accessibility, emerging educational technologies, and staff development.

Based at the Hamilton campus with support for Tauranga and international settings, the role offers a pro-rata salary