Learning Designer ODL
Job title: Learning Designer
Department: Learning, Teaching Enhancement (LTE)
Contract Type: 2-year fixed term
Grade: 7
Salary: £42,762-£49,926 inclusive London Allowance
Location: London / hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School, which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Role:
SOAS is currently delivering a two-year transformation strategic project focusing on its online learning programme provision. Working within the LTE Department, this role will provide technical advice, pedagogical guidance and leadership to all users across the university for our online learning provision. The postholder will champion digital learning, equity and digital learning design and the university’s mission for educational excellence. A central aspect of the role will be enhancing the use of digital platforms by helping module teams to structure and organise their pedagogic approaches. Additionally, the postholder will be involved in building online learning objects and pathways, developing resources and working in partnership to embed best practice.
As part of the newly formed Digital Learning Design team within the LTE, the postholder will contribute to the wider work of the department, remain up to date in digital learning practice and approaches feeding into quality enhancement and quality assurance. This is a staff and student-facing role.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
About the Department:
The Department of Learning and Teaching Enhancement (LTE) provides expertise and leadership in learning, teaching, and assessment. Offering a range of services to support staff to transform the student experience, and tailored learning support for students. The department empowers others to adopt pedagogical practices that enhance learning and teaching across SOAS - this includes digital pedagogies, assessment strategies, curriculum design and online learning. The team engages in evidence-informed and student-centred approaches, and works in community with academic and professional services departments, and the wider student body, to foster spaces for collaboration, empowerment and reflection.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
Closing date: 2nd May 2025
Interviews to be held: TBC
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dr Mark J.P. Kerrigan (Head of LTE) on mk157@soas.ac.uk
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