Learning Designer

Description:

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution located in Western Australia (WA) with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, research and state-of-the-art facilities. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities in which we serve. ECU is guided by strong values that influence the way we work and our vision is to further enhance our reputation and be recognised for our world ready graduates and leading-edge research. Our purpose is to transform lives and enrich society through education and our world-class research including our commitments on equality and reducing our impact on the environment.

The diverse and talented staff in the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) play a central role in achieving ECU's vision, and in designing and implementing future-oriented teaching and learning strategies. With its base at the Joondalup Campus, the CLT delivers a comprehensive suite of services and programmes.

The Teaching Quality team in the Centre for Learning and Teaching supports the development of excellence in curriculum, assessment, and teaching at ECU by working collaboratively with staff in Schools and professional service centres.

The Centre is seeking Learning Designers who will provide guidance to support Schools and academic staff in the delivery of quality, innovative and “fit-for-purpose” learning experiences to students using a range of strategies and technologies.

The Role
The Centre is seeking a Learning Designer who is passionate about supporting academic and professional staff to enhance the student learning experience and ensure student success. The successful candidate/s will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in applying effective curriculum and learning design principles and strategies for consistent quality in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of Senior Learning Designers, Senior Learning Advisers and Learning Technology Support Officers to ensure quality learning experiences are designed and implemented in courses from all of ECU’s Schools and Teaching Areas.

In addition, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate considerable initiative, discretion and independence while interacting with professional and academic staff. The ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and develop positive working relationships are also key to success in this position. Your ability to support academic teaching staff in curriculum design, assessment and activity design, engaging content design, and the use of technologies for blended and online learning are also key to success in this position.

Suitable candidates will meet the following key criteria:
Undergraduate degree or higher qualification in relevant field (e.g. Learning Sciences, Education, Instructional Design) or demonstrated equivalence;

Proven capability to work positively and effectively as part of a collaborative work team, to accommodate and work well with different working styles and to work independently where required.

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Ability to apply learning design principles and evidence-based approaches to improve learning outcomes;

Demonstrated commitment to learning and adopting emerging technologies; new pedagogical approaches; and sound assessment practices to enhance the teaching and learning experience;

Desirable: Experience supporting academic staff to transform their curriculum and practice with high quality, engaging, and innovative approaches appropriate for online and face-to-face teaching;

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $97,113 to $108,813 (HEW 7) pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Dr Trina Jorre de St Jorre (Manager, Teaching Quality) on 08 6304 3066 for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload a statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing the (listed above) and your resume. Applicants who do not provide a statement addressing the may not be considered.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Monday 6 May 2024 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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