Learning Experience Designer 3.04 - Braamfontein at University of the Witwatersrand

Key Performance Areas:

• Supporting staff in conceptualizing and implementing blended T&L strategies, including supporting academics’ use of the learning management system (LMS), and increasing staff awareness of various educational technologies to support and enhance contact teaching.
• Driving initiatives (workshops and courses) to increase staff and student digital literacy.
• Co-development of quality assurance framework for blended learning in science, and evaluation of courses against framework.
• Researching and motivating for new technologies and approaches to support and enhance blended teaching and learning in science.

Key Competencies

• Excellent understanding of instructional design principles and blended T&L concepts and strategies.
• Extensive LMS experience (experience of Canvas would be advantageous).
• Confident face-to-face and online facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confident verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills (i.e., proven ability to write good instructive and educational material, as well as concise and coherent reports).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to work independently as well as in a team.

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant Honours degree in the field related to learning design (e.g., education, social sciences, computer science/information systems/web development, graphics/web design).
• Studying towards a relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• At least five years’ experience in the educational use and technical support of learning management systems.
• Two years relevant work experience in a higher education context.
• Experience in designing conceptually coherent, visually attractive, inclusive online courses and blended courses.
• Solid knowledge of a range of educational technologies.