Come and join our new team of LX Designers! Bring your expertise in blended learning to support the digital transformation of learning and teaching at Swinburne.
About the Job
We are looking for innovative Learning Experience (LX) Designers to join the Learning Transformations Unit (LTU) to facilitate the institution wide roll-out of blended learning to support the digital transformation of learning and teaching at Swinburne.
Reporting to the Learning Experience (LX) Manager, you will join a new team of LX Designers who work with course directors and teaching teams across the University to support the development of new approaches to learning, teaching and assessment. The LX team will provide practical assistance focused on the design, development and evaluation of blended learning and learning technologies.
The LX Designer will work across both pedagogy and technology to support academic staff in ensuring an engaging and effective student learning experience aligned with Swinburne’s Strategic Horizon 2025 Plan. You will liaise extensively with teaching and professional staff in a range of areas across the University, and will exercise considerable judgement, initiative, discretion and independence while interacting with stakeholders.
We are hoping the successful candidates will ideally commence by the end of November 2021.
About Learning Transformations Unit
The Learning Transformation Unit (LTU) operates within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education, Experience and Employability) and is managed by the Director, Learning Transformations. The LTU provides professional development and support for teaching staff across all modes of learning. It focuses on the transformations needed in Swinburne’s learning technologies and teaching practices to meet student needs and contributes to the achievement of the University’s 2025 vision to become the prototype of a new and different university, where people and technology work together to build a better world.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• Relevant degree with subsequent experience in the areas of learning design and/or learning technology or; an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience in, innovative approaches to developing units and courses for blended learning
• Foundational knowledge in learning and teaching, to enable transformation to blended experiences / designs
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning technology delivery platforms and learning management systems
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
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Careers at Swinburne How to apply and further information
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ or 'Begin' link, and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description. For further information about this position, contact Professor Sandra Luxton - Sluxton@swin.edu.au
Please note should you be successful in being shortlisted, we hope to hold virtual interviews on Wednesday 13th October 2021.
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Manager, Maree Norden, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for women for 10 years in a row and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 8th October 2021
