Learning Technologist
Posted: 13th January 2022
Department of Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford.
Learning Technologist
Full Time - Fixed term for 2 years
Grade 7: Salary £33,309 - £40,927 p.a.
The Department of Computer Science is looking for a Learning Technologist to support the strategic development of technology in the classroom and online course delivery in the future. You will be joining the Department of Computer Science at an exciting time as we review our strategy around course delivery and define how we build on the lessons learnt in the last two years.
You will use your expertise to lead on selected projects taking place in the Department to innovate the use of digital tools and approaches to teaching and learning using technology. In particular, you will be expected to explore and promote the use of technology in teaching and learning, to manage and optimise the use of technologies such as virtual whiteboards, PDF annotation software, Canvas, Moodle, Teams, Zoom, Panopto, websites, etc, in combination with onsite technologies such as the audio visual equipment, and to help the Department of Computer Science and support staff make full use of learning technologies.
You should be educated to degree level, and have an accreditation, qualification or evidence of formal training in education/e-learning, have ability to support the use of technology for teaching and learning in a Higher Education environment, and have experience of supporting the use of digital learning platforms to enhance teaching and learning and the student experience, as well as a good understanding of accessibility, copyright and usability issues in this context. You should possess highly effective interpersonal skills, team working skills combined with the ability to work independently. Experience of working in a higher education sector is highly desirable.
You will be based in the Wolfson Building but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.
This is a full time, fixed-term for two years in the first instance post.
Applicants must apply online and include a CV and supporting statement addressing the selection criteria. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria using examples of your skills and experience.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 7 February 2022. Interviews are likely to be held in February.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage and Mindful Employer, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.
Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, for example http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/women-cs-oxford/index.html , as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.
Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity. We would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
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