Educational Developer

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:

Working in the Education Developer team, within the Department of Learning and Teaching Enhancement, this role will support and lead the enhancement of learning, teaching and assessment across the university. Additionally, they will contribute to the wider work of the LTE, remain up to date in pedagogical innovation and debate, feeding into quality enhancement and quality assurance. Specifically, the postholder will work in partnership with our colleges and departments to inform, and support academic practices including, but not limited to, curriculum design and delivery, impactful assessment practices, the critical and evidence-informed use of AI, staff development and supporting positive student outcomes. This will include the design and delivery of staff CPD sessions, the creation of resources and the delivery of projects. Additionally, the postholder will be required to engage and support our Advance HE Routes to Fellowship, and educational development provision.

Working collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across the university, the postholder will be an advocate for a high-quality student experience and champion a focus that is clearly aligned to the distinctive academic mission of SOAS. 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.

About the Department:

The Department of Learning and Teaching Enhancement (LTE) provides expertise and leadership in learning, teaching, and assessment. Offering a range of services to support staff to transform the student experience, and tailored learning support for students. The department empowers others to adopt pedagogical practices that enhance learning and teaching across SOAS - this includes digital pedagogies, assessment strategies, curriculum design and online learning. The team engages in evidence-informed and student-centred approaches, and works in community with academic and professional services departments, and the wider student body, to foster spaces for collaboration, empowerment and reflection.

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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