Educational Designer (Assessment Transformation) — Wollongong Area, Illawarra

Description Learning, Teaching & Curriculum Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment Level 6/7: $91,087 - $ $112,790 superannuation The Learning, Teaching & Curriculum (LTC) division sits within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Student Life) portfolio at the University of Wollongong. Working in flexible, responsive multidisciplinary teams, LTC works in partnership with stakeholders to drive innovation and sector-leading practice in learning and teaching for the benefit of our students, and to secure UOW’s position at the forefront of higher education excellence. The Educational Design team within LTC are responsible for the design, development and implementation of digital pedagogies, strategies and technologies into teaching and curriculum, with a strong emphasis on quality assessment design and innovation. The team currently has an opportunity for a full time, ongoing Educational Designer (Assessment Transformation) based at our Wollongong campus. About the role This role supports and engages with curriculum (subjects and courses) design and mapping, content and assessment development, and enhancement, evaluation and sharing of good practice in learning and teaching. The Educational Designer (Assessment Transformation) will play a pivotal role in UOW’s strategic Assessment Reimagined project, aimed at transforming assessment and curriculum practices at UOW to ensure assurance of learning in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Essential Criteria: A degree in Education, Instructional Design or an area relevant to teaching and learning; or a combination of relevant experience and/or education/training deemed to be equivalent. Extensive experience developing curriculum that facilitates constructive alignment, assessment security, assurance of learning, technology-enhanced learning, inclusive design, and academic integrity. Strong learning design knowledge and a well-developed understanding of educational theories, models and principles, and approaches to pedagogy and research that inform best practice in learning, teaching and assessment across a range of modes (including online, blended and hybrid) Demonstrated authoring skills and experience working with educational platforms (especially Moodle) and digital technologies to design robust and inclusive learning, teaching and assessment practices across a range of educational contexts and modes. Demonstrated experience in reviewing, designing, delivering, and evaluating training and/or staff professional development and associated resources in the higher education sector (e.g., workshops, modules, programs, subjects, courses, events) Demonstrated knowledge of sector-wide and discipline-specific education trends and emerging learning and teaching challenges and strategies for assessment reform and innovation (including awareness of opportunities for new technologies e.g., generative artificial intelligence). High-level organisational, time and project management skills, including the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, flexibility, agility, and collaboration in successfully planning, leading, implementing and directing/redirecting projects/initiatives. High level communication skills, and the ability to: develop and maintain good working relationships with others and collaborate effectively in team environments. Desirable Criteria: Experience teaching in the tertiary education sector (adult education). Master/s level degree and/or research experience. Demonstrated contribution to Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. How to Apply You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application. For further information about this position, please contact Dr Alyce Mason, Deputy Director, Learning Teaching & Curriculum at alyceuow.edu.au. Position Description Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025, 11:59 PM The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Applications close Sunday, 20 April 2025
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