We are looking for a capable Educational Developer, Nexus Program- UNSW Engineering to join our exceptional team at University of New South Wales in Sydney.
Growing your career as a Full Time Educational Developer, Nexus Program- UNSW Engineering is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, communication and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Educational Developer, Nexus Program- UNSW Engineering at University of New South Wales today!
Educational Developer, Nexus Program- UNSW Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time 35 hours per week
Duration: 3 years fixed term
Remuneration: Level 7 (from $ 100,331 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Location: UNSW Campus, Kensington
About UNSW:
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes, were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, youre in the right place.
At UNSW, new educational initiatives are constantly being developed in the PVCESE (Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience Portfolio) for implementation in the Faculties and Schools, while many innovations introduced by individual academics, Schools and Faculties have potential for institution-wide application. The PVCESE portfolio is UNSW Sydneys education and student experience hub, providing University-wide support and resources to staff and student communities.
The Nexus Program will provide a critical missing link between organisational units at UNSW, connecting faculties to each other and to the PVCESE to develop and implement co-ordinated solutions to challenges in education and student experience. Through the recruitment of education-related staff distributed throughout UNSWs Sydney and Canberra-based schools, Nexus Program will provide the Schools and Faculties with extra capacity to enable widespread implementation of educational initiatives. Additionally, it will provide a mechanism for educators to contribute to and provide feedback on centrally developed education programs.
Why Your Role Matters:
Part of the UNSW Faculty of Engineering Education Innovation Team, the Educational Developer, Nexus Program will assist in the implementation and evaluation of teaching methods, technologies and techniques developed by the faculties and the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience Portfolio.
The role involves collaborating closely with academics to provide advice and support on the design and development of programs and courses, instructional strategies and learning activities, assessment and feedback strategies, and the creation of engaging and supportive multi-modal learning experiences. You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders including academics, professional staff, and members of the Nexus Program Team in the faculty and the PVCESE portfolio to achieve learning and teaching goals of the university.
The role of Educational Developer reports to the Faculty Senior Educational Developer, Nexus Program within the Engineering Education Innovation Team and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities:
Support academics in the Faculty through:
Development, design, implementation and evaluation of digital resources and activities for blended, hybrid and online delivery;
Assisting in the adoption of institution-wide educational initiatives and other new teaching approaches and technologies; and
Adapting institutional solutions to the Faculty context where necessary.
Collaborate with other members of the Nexus Program team to ensure consistent approaches to the implementation of new initiatives across schools and faculties.
Maintain an understanding of current pedagogical methods and tools, to help identify innovative solutions that will enhance the student learning environment and academic teaching capabilities.
Contribute to the operation of the UNSW Education Co-op by acting as a consultant for educators across the university who visit the Co-op for help or advice.
Contribute to the delivery of training, resources, communications, programs and events related to Nexus Program and other teaching and learning initiatives in the Faculty and University.
Provide accurate and regular updates to the Faculty Senior Educational Developer, Nexus Program regarding the progress of assigned projects.
Who You Are:
You will have
A degree in education or educational technologies with a depth of subsequent relevant experience in educational design, or other equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
Demonstrated technical knowledge of common Learning Management Systems and tools for creating digital educational resources.
Experience developing pedagogically appropriate digital educational resources.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of pedagogy, course design and blended learning.
Demonstrated experience delivering high quality customer service, preferably in a University context.
Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on View email address on uniroles.com.au.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognize it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
Flexible Working Options (hybrid working arrangements, flexible hours etc)
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW.
Upload your CV, include a cover letter, and a document addressing the selection criteria as shown in the position description.
Applications close: Sunday 5 th March 2023 at 11.30pm (Sydney Time)
Get in Touch:
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
View email address on uniroles.com.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Benefits of working as a Educational Developer, Nexus Program- UNSW Engineering in Sydney:
Learning opportunities
Company offers career progression opportunities
Attractive package