Junior Digital Learning Development Specialist

Job Details

Part-time : 17.5 hours per week.

Fixed term until 30 September

Pro-rata salary provided; full-time equivalent £35,856-£40,088 per annum (incl. LWA).

Responsibilities

We are looking for a recent graduate from the University of Westminster who can advise and support students and colleagues on the exploitation of technology in learning and teaching, with a particular emphasis on the emerging significance of Generative AI.

The post-holder will help students and colleagues at the university to develop their AI literacy and use of corporate systems in relation to Generative AI, through the provision of 1 : 1 advice, workshops and short courses.

The position is part of the Learning Innovation and Digital Engagement (LIDE) group, which operates on all sites within the university and provides specialist advice and support to staff on the exploitation of technology in and outside the classroom.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, or demonstrable and relevant equivalent qualifications / experience.

Some understanding of the range of skills needed to effectively exploit technology in learning and teaching.

Experience of working, learning, or teaching in both face-to-face and virtual contexts, and experience of issues that people may face in using technology.

Good general digital skills and proven experience in the exploitation of Generative AI by students for learning and colleagues for teaching.

Customer-oriented and able to demonstrate an engaging approach to helping and supporting others.

Practical written and oral communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.

EEO Statement

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, based on mutual respect and trust, where harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer.

Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Application and Contact

Closing date : midnight on 24 October

Interviews are likely to be held on 12 November

Administrative contact (for queries only) :

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Higher Education

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