University of KwaZulu-Natal | View - Instructional and Learning Designer (3-year fixed term contract)

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Glenwood

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

This role requires a dynamic, creative and energetic person who is able to multitask under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and is willing to engage in continuing professional and personal learning. The incumbent must have excellent report writing and research skills and excellent teaching, mentoring, coaching, assessment and communication skills. They must have the ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with a diverse group of users and support staff. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a team of Instructional & Learning Designers and will report directly to the Director of University Teaching and Learning as well as the College Dean of Teaching and Learning.

Job description

· Design online programs, which leverage technology and innovative learning solutions to enhance teaching and learning; oversee, support and promote the effective use of technology and design in online teaching, including course and program development that emphasises pathways to learning; design, develop and evaluate curriculum, methods, teaching and assessment techniques for both face-to-face and blended instruction; support the end-to-end process of materials development, feedback, and revise according to quality standards using contemporary web tools and technologies; support the production and delivery of e-learning and online methods and techniques; create promotional material for online, radio, and television delivery; and teach on professional learning programmes, conduct workshops on online and/or blended learning experience design, and participate in collaborative project work.

Minimum requirements

· 5 years’ higher education working experience, or 3 years’ teaching or delivering seminar-style training, including initiatives for using educational technologies appropriately in design, development, teaching, and coordination of online and/or blended learning programmes in a complex university environment;

· Alternatively, 5 years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of working experience and teaching or professional development/training delivery;

· Design and development experience for both face-to-face and blended learning environments;

· High level of computer literacy and proficiency in software such Microsoft 365

· Preference will be given to candidates with specialised skills in:

managing and formally evaluating programme development projects or initiatives;
production of learning objects and educational media using video recording, photography, editing equipment and software; HTML authoring software; web or graphic design software and other multimedia and web development tools.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

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Instructional and Learning Designer (3-year fixed term contract)

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