Learning Technologist

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: 35 hrs 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 new 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 Department:

The Department of Learning and Teaching Enhancement is part of the Library, Learning, Research and Enterprise Directorate.  The department is responsible for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching through the application of pedagogy and the development of an effective learning environment. As part of this, the Learning Technology and Design division has the operation of key services including, but not exclusively, the Virtual Learning Environment that supports Blended Learning initiatives, ongoing curriculum reviews and the student learning centre. The Learning Technologist are pivotal in supporting the development and pedagogical enhancement across SOAS using all of the tools in the learning and teaching toolkit.

The department is comprised of experienced Educational Developers and Learning Design Technologists with a wealth of experience in academic teaching and learning technologies.

About the Role

Working as a member of the Learning Technology and Design team, this role will provide technical support to all School users in using the university’s digital learning platforms as effectively as possible. The role will operate within the School while maintaining close links with the Academic Development Team.

Closing date:  Sunday 23^rd April 2023

Interviews to be held: Thursday 11^th May 2023

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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