EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST N000815
Listing reference: nwu_001696
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
POSITION NUMBER: N000815
VACANCY: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
1. Learning Experience Design to enhance the teaching experience of lecturers as well as the learning experience of students.
- Manage Learning Experience Design and Development projects according to faculty plans and requests from T&L committees in faculties.
- Consult with lecturers to understand teaching & learning requirements and scope to design innovative blended learning activities, incorporating new learning technologies and learning theories with the aim to enhance students’ learning experience. Develop a design plan to be implemented.
- Advising lecturers on the best digital solution(s) for their T&L need(s) to enhance the teaching experience of lecturers as well as the learning experience of students – with special reference to the best digital solution(s) for online assessment need(s) to enhance the teaching experience of lecturers as well as the learning experience of students.
- Record keeping on all T&L design activities (including satisfaction rates) for reporting purposes.
- Learning Experience Design projects managed and delivered on time.
- Build personal relationships with lecturers during consultation and execution of Learning Experience Design projects.
- Collaborate in quality reviews of programme/module communities (sites) and recommend improvement actions to academic staff.
2. Research, investigate, review (and advise on) the educational application of technology to enhance T&L.
- Assist with system administration tasks for the Cirrus online assessment system managed by CTL in partnership with IT.
- (Improve integration between systems (LMS and Cirrus) and automation of support and workflow processes through working with strategic partners such as IT as well as the Cirrus project leader.
- Participation in DTLE identified projects (see project list).
- End user satisfaction assured through reduction of manual processes by appropriately integrating systems and workflow. Enhanced accuracy achieved.
- High level of end user satisfaction achieved for all services provided by DTLE.
3. Personal Development
- As per personal development plan. It is the responsibility of each staff member to take charge of his/her personal development journey in order to perform all their duties effectively. Make use of every opportunity to develop their own skill sets.
- Network and collaborate with stakeholder, internally, nationally and internationally, to share innovative ideas/best practises/trends to regarding the integration of technology into T&L strategies.
4. Staff and student development and support regarding the effective implementation of the T&L environment at the NWU.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development (dates to be determined on CPD calendar) at the NWU by:
- Presenting/co-presenting CPD opportunities regarding Teaching with Technology.
- Develop training material for the CPD opportunities presented.
- Plan and run initiatives and develop job aids for adoption and integration of T&L technologies.
- Record keeping on all activities (including satisfaction rates) for reporting purposes.
- Training material up to date and available for each training session.
- Training opportunities planned and scheduled.
5. Ad Hoc
- To be managed with line manager.
Minimum requirements
- Honours degree in Instructional/Learning Design and Technology (NQF Level 8)
- Master’s degree in Instructional/Learning Design and Technology (NQF Level 9) desirable
EXPERIENCE:
- 3 years’ demonstrable experience as a Learning Experience Designer, Instructional Designer, or Curriculum Developer.
- 2 years’ demonstratable experience as an Educational Technologist
- 2 years’ project management experience
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrable experience as a Learning Experience Designer, Instructional Designer, Curriculum Developer or Educational Technologist.
- Solid knowledge of contemporary educational strategies and technologies.
- Good knowledge of and ability to investigate the educational application of technology.
- Proficiency in at least two official languages.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, organisational and communicative skills.
- A commitment to teamwork and ability to work on own.
- Proactive, organised and priority driven.
- Proven ability and enthusiasm for working with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
- Ability to work constructively with peers and colleagues elsewhere at NWU and within the Higher Education environment.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Kobus Le Roux Tel: 018 299 2001
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe Tel:018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: TBC
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
