Learning Technologist

Learning Technologist, , <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span>LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university</span></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span> </span></em></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span>LSE Eden Centre for Education Enhancement</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span>Learning Technologist</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span>Salary from £40,229 to £48,456 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £52,095 pa inclusive of London allowance</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span>This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><span>The LSE Eden Centre brings together educational, technological and developmental expertise to support the development of academic staff and enable curriculum enrichment and digital innovation across the School. Eden Centre staff work with academic and professional services colleagues across the School and in partnership with students to enhance research-rich education in line with the priorities of the School’s LSE 2030 Strategy and its ‘Educate for Global Impact’ strand.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><span> </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><span>We are looking to recruit a Learning Technologist to join the Eden Centre’s Digital Education team on a 12-month fixed term contract</span><em><span style="color: #c00000;">.</span></em><em><span> </span></em><span>It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark upon the multi-million pound ‘Digital Education Futures’ programme - a suite of initiatives to embed effective digital practice across the LSE and transform the staff and student digital experience.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><span> </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><span>The Learning Technologist will provide expert advice and guidance to academic and professional staff in the use of digital learning technologies and will work collaboratively on projects to help deliver the priorities of Digital Education Futures. They will serve as the team’s Technical Lead for at least one digital learning technology.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><span> </span></p> <p><span>The successful candidate will have:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>An undergraduate qualification or equivalent in a learning technology related area or significant experience in a learning technology, or related, role.</span></li> <li><span>Significant experience in supporting and enhancing teaching, learning and assessment with technology, including technical and/or pedagogical support, in face-to-face or distance learning settings. </span></li> <li><span>Experience in working with a variety of learning technologies, including VLEs (Moodle desirable) at both user and administrator level.</span></li> <li><span>The ability to contribute to the design and delivery of Eden Centre workshops and similar events.</span></li> <li><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="color: red;">For further information about the post, please see the <a href="https://jobs.lse.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAKRbs/M0cjafrOL/6EkJiJ4v/2tSCuOtIPr21/rszvEVO+J6k0exdUOg3Ey16qLew3z6TDVjl+nNveS5faHRDQw" target="_blank" title="how to apply document">how to apply document</a>, <a href="https://jobs.lse.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAKRbs/M0cjafrOL/6EkJiJ4Ve5br4ZGs7PsVDWkaYUI2sKNa9IP9mXP0SkJuPD1m2nBibNVbmWyg/1UFoZFPlhN" target="_blank" title="job description">job description</a> and the <a href="https://jobs.lse.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAKRbs/M0cjafrOL/6EkJiJ4Knxt0miwTclWXFrofDj3NX6L6dKecU0nWE6yIRLIun9F2quDAPS89sUsGL98sv/Y" target="_blank" title="person specification">person specification</a>.</span></em></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><strong><span>To apply for this post, please go to </span></strong><a href="https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/"><strong><span>www.jobs.lse.ac.uk</span></strong></a><strong><span>. </span></strong><span>If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email</span><span> Darren Moon [email protected].</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm;"><span> </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong><span>The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 01 September 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong><span>Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 09 September 2024.</span></strong></p>, Job Type : Professional Services Salary : £40,000 to £49,999 Contract Type : Fixed Term Area : Student Learning and Personal Development ,

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