Learning Technologist (1.0FTE/FTC 12 months)

Interview Date: Thursday 27 November 2025

This is a full time/fixed term contract for 12 months

Interviews will take place on Thursday 27 November 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland – is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. We're committed to high-quality education and research supporting the communities we serve, and we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2025, we continue to be a Top 50 university as ranked by the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, and the Daily Mail University Guide.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Department of Academic Development and Student Learning (ADSL) aims to drive and support an enhanced GCU student learning experience through providing leadership and guidance, shaping strategy policy and practice, and by working in partnership with Schools, Professional Services and the Student Association. The Department also supports the University’s Common Good mission through its commitment to learning and teaching excellence, technology enhanced learning, educational scholarship, widening participation and public engagement. 

The main purpose of this role is to advise, train, and support staff in the adoption and effective use of Blackboard Ultra and associated learning technologies. The successful candidate will provide professional and practical support to academic staff, develop and deliver training programmes, and work collaboratively to ensure the effective use of digital learning systems at GCU.

 The successful candidate will have:

• A good working knowledge of Blackboard Learn Ultra, current learning, teaching and assessment technologies, software and VLEs. 
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff in developing and implementing digital learning, teaching and assessment resources 
• Experience of developing digital learning and teaching resources using a variety of media for a college or university audience.  
• Experience of developing and delivering training materials in the development and use of digital technologies in a variety of flexible formats to suit in-person, online and hybrid scenarios. 
• Experience of working with others to define and design best possible solutions using digital technologies for teaching, learning and assessment.
• Confidence using a range of ICT devices, applications, software and digital capture devices 
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to interact with academic staff in a support environment  
• Confidence in delivering training programmes to staff in the use of learning technologies  
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure 

If you wish to know more about this opportunity, or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Fiona McBeth at Fiona.McBeth@gcu.ac.uk

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