Learning Department x2 (P8): Three-Year Fixed Term Contract at Mangosuthu University of Technology

Key Performance Areas:

• Work with lecturers to understand varying student needs, identify learning outcomes and apply learning design methodology.
• Design course materials in a variety of formats to ensure highly interactive learning solutions.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that achieve learning outcomes.
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and learning environment.
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.
• Manage the creation of supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations etc).
• Research the effectiveness of adopted educational technology tools and strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma with a focus on Educational Technology or related field (e.g Instruction, Design, Education, Curriculum Development, ICTs in
• Education, Digital Education and Online Teaching)
• A minimum of Five years’ experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Blackboard or Moodle, in a higher education environment, of which at least three years involved the professional design and development of content for blended learning.
• Teaching experience will be an added advantage.

Recommendations:

• Master’s degree is recommended.

Competencies:

• Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project Access / Database, Internet, E-mail.
• Use of Project Management Tools.
• Competence in eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, H5P) is desirable.
• Solid understanding of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE, SAM, Constructivist approaches).
• Ability to apply pedagogically sound practices in course design and academic staff support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, or lecturing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong time management and project coordination abilities.

Deadline:8th August,2025