University of New South Wales - - Events - Educational Technologist (2)

19 June 2009

Educational Technologist (2)

Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

Learning & Teaching @ Unsw

REF. 6584NET

Salary Level 8: A$75K-A$84K per annum (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

Learning and Teaching @ UNSW in collaboration with IT @ UNSW, is responsible for establishing and maintaining the University's Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching (TELT) platform. The Educational Technologist provides support for the enhancement of TELT across the University and contributes to the operational management of the UNSW integrated suite of TELT applications.

We are seeking two experienced and highly motivated individuals to join the TELT Portfolio to work as part of a multi-skilled and collaborative development team to plan, design, and develop educational technology projects from pilot phase through to full operational services within a systematic framework that supports effective research, evaluation, business process and user support.

The successful candidate(s) should possess:

Experience with the integration of a variety of educational technologies and social media into the curriculum of higher education courses, and in the use of web-based learning management systems (such as WebCT Vista, Blackboard or Moodle).
Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet stated objectives and evaluate effectiveness, with specific experience in managing e-learning projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of academic and support staff, and to work autonomously and collaboratively within a diverse team.
Ability to research and analyse material and evaluate and summarise key findings, and experience in preparing reports taking a research-led approach.
Current technical knowledge and operational understanding of a number of web design and media development tools and environments.
Strong understanding of learning theories, pedagogical practices and their relationship to emerging technologies.

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application.

For an Information Pack and the Position Description please click HERE.

For further information please contact Niki Fardouly on telephone (61 2) 9385 2489 or email n.fardouly@unsw.edu.au or Stella Vasiliadis on telephone 9385 3889 or email s.vasiliadis@unsw.edu.au.

Applications close : 03 July 2009

HOW TO APPLY