Swinburne University of Technology Hiring for Academic Developer, Hybrid Learning and Teaching Job at Melbourne, Australia Full Time

Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. As the Academic Developer, Hybrid Learning and Teaching role you will develop staff capability in hybrid / hyflex pedagogies and support the development of online resources and assets in support of offshore international students’ learning with funding from the Victorian Government’s International Education Resilience Fund.

You will work with academic staff to design hybrid / hyflex learning opportunities in line with Swinburne’s Digital and Blended Learning Transformation, including delivery methods, simulations, e-assessment, and a series of other related initiatives in support of our offshore learners. Building on existing innovation projects and international best practice models, this role will play a key role in supporting the delivery of online learning components through the development of reusable interactive learning assets and templates and undertake research and programme evaluation within the hybrid learning and teaching area.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

About you

To be suitable for the role you will have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Education or related field, and relevant experience in developing academic capability as well as hybrid and online learning initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with educational technology to support the delivery of hybrid/hyflex learning and the ability to identify and evaluate new educational technologies as required
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of training and support to academic staff to extend their capability in hybrid/online learning
• Proven ability to draw upon international best practice to establish an institutionally relevant approach to hybrid / hyflex learning and teaching

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted and special offer gym memberships around all three campuses
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Private health insurance discounts

To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Employee Benefits and refer to ‘Benefits’ section.

How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on apply or ‘begin’ 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 Tara Magdalinski via email at [email protected]

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:

• Reconciliation Action Plan
• Charter of Cultural Diversity
• Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan
• Swinburne LGBTIQA+ Pride, Gender Equality, Accessibility and Intergenerational inclusion strategies

For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at [email protected]. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at [email protected]

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 16 March 2022.

(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position)
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