Required Academic Qualification<\/p>\n
\tA Honours degree in related field (e.g. Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Academic Development or Computer-integrated Education), OR
\n\tAn honours-level qualification in any academic discipline with proven experience in applying instructional design techniques to course development within the online\/blended learning environment.<\/p>\n
Required \u00a0 \u00a0Experience<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of 2 years\u2019 appropriate experience.<\/p>\n
Required Competencies<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge of learning theories and teaching and assessment strategies within online learning environment.
\n\tKnowledge of learning management systems, authoring tools and related educational technology tools.
\n\tDemonstrable ability to apply appropriate storyboarding, authoring and visual designing or similar software tools (e.g. Articulate 360, Rise, Photoshop, Illustrator or similar software) to develop online learning material.
\n\tAdvanced skills in writing effective copy, instructional text and audio\/video scripts.
\n\tHigh level of organisational and leadership skills.
\n\tAbility to work as a team member and across organizational levels.
\n\tEffective negotiation and conflict management skills.
\n\tStrong verbal and written communication skills.
\n\tAbility to multi-task within a tight deadline environment.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tDevelop, implement and manage the project plan for online courseware development including conceptualisation, design, development, production, quality assurance and upload on LMS.
\n\tDevelop, craft, modify and organize content, activities, and assessments in accordance with specified learning objectives and anticipated outcomes.
\n\tDevelop outlines, storyboards, scenarios, scripts and simulations that meet quality standards for online courses.
\n\tSupport and provide guidance to faculty on the adoption of international best practices in online course design including the incorporation of assessment in course design.
\n\tCollaborate with and project manage team members and university stakeholders to develop student orientation module, facilitators\u2019 guide, PowerPoints and multimedia material for effective online teaching and learning.
\n\tLead the curation of open educational resources (OER) and virtual learning resources (VLR) to support the development of online courses that are stimulating and engaging for students.
\n\tLead and support the development and adoption of appropriate quality assurance process for online learning including course design rubrics, course evaluation and review, and statutory and regulatory compliance checks.
\n\tConduct professional development need analysis for faculty members, and lead the design and presentation of necessary intervention through online resources, workshops, seminars and webinars.
\n\tIdentify, evaluate and recommend appropriate software and technological tools as may be required for effective delivery of online learning.
\n\tDevelop, manage and update training library, user manuals, standard operating procedures, training manuals, FAQ and online training modules to support learning material development and online learning broadly.
\n\tProvide mentoring and ongoing support to Junior Instructional designers in their online learning design roles including pedagogical and technical professional development.
\n\tPerform other duties that may be assigned.<\/p>\n
Deadline:23rd December,2025<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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