Learning Technologist

The University of Manchester is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Technologist, who will join the Education Development Team within the newly formed Division of Student and Academic Services.

You will support the design of high quality and effective online and blended learning that enhances education provision across the University of Manchester, and in particular for University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) and the Ethical Grand Challenges (EGC). Working as part of a small Education Development team, you will work closely with Academic colleagues to produce high quality and engaging online material for UG and PGT students.

You will have:

• Significant experience of using learning design methodologies and of proven impact on the design and online delivery of units or programmes of study.
• Proven experience of working with academic/teaching staff to plan, design, develop, test and evaluate digital learning approaches and/or resources as a core part of a course unit or programme of study.
• Experience of using eLearning-related software applications, for example, familiarity with some or all of the following: using graphic/photographic packages, video production and post production editing using Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent, web conferencing, eLearning authoring packages and web design, web coding using html/CSS etc.
• Significant experience in the development of creative online learning activities and materials for delivery in a blended or fully online environment.
• Experience of working with, and complying with standards and guidance relating to accessibility, usability, data protection, copyright and intellectual property for online learning and data.

Interviews will take place on 4^th February 2022

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered     

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Sian Yeowell, Senior Learning and Assessment Developer

Email: sian.yeowell@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.