Learning Designer ODL

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 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 Role:

SOAS is currently delivering a two-year transformation strategic project focusing on its online learning programme provision. Working within the LTE Department, this role will provide technical advice, pedagogical guidance and leadership to all users across the university for our online learning provision. The postholder will champion digital learning, equity and digital learning design and the university’s mission for educational excellence. A central aspect of the role will be enhancing the use of digital platforms by helping module teams to structure and organise their pedagogic approaches. Additionally, the postholder will be involved in building online learning objects and pathways, developing resources and working in partnership to embed best practice.

As part of the newly formed Digital Learning Design team within the LTE, the postholder will contribute to the wider work of the department, remain up to date in digital learning practice and approaches feeding into quality enhancement and quality assurance. This is a staff and student-facing role.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

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