Digital Learning Technologist

The University of Manchester - The University of Manchester Library

About the Role:

The University of Manchester Library seeks a Digital Learning Technologist to lead the Library’s work to create engaging online materials that support Library teaching and learning services and strengthen the Library’s work in digital skills, information literacy, and academic skills development.

In this role, you will use your expertise in inclusive instructional design and digital pedagogy to design, develop, and enhance inclusive digital learning resources.

You will:

• Collaborate with librarians, learning developers, the Library Student Team, and other subject matter experts to create engaging online materials that support Library teaching and learning services
• Support and encourage staff in applying effective learning design and technology use, underpinned by robust pedagogic frameworks
• Take on line management and leadership responsibilities within the team, supporting the professional development, performance, and wellbeing of colleagues, and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing working environment
• The role is predominantly campus based but there will be opportunity to work from home one day a week.
• To be flexible in relation to hours of work as may be reasonably requested from time to time

Recruitment Process

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, whether you already work in higher education or come from sectors such as education, student support, or community services.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

1. Shortlist
   As a first element of the shortlisting process, we will assess candidate’s applications against the person specification in the job description. To make the most effective use of your application, please state what experience you have for each element of the person specification, doing your best to evidence all the essential knowledge, skills and experience.
   Please include example(s) of online training resources or digital design that you have produced in the additional information section of the job application in addition to written evidence of how you meet the criteria in the person specification. You can either include a link to an online portfolio or attach screenshots.
2. Interview
   We will operate a two-stage interview process. Initially, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short in-person or online interview so that the interview panel and candidate can ask further questions and add more detail to the application.
   Those asked to move on after this stage will have demonstrated how their own experience will support them in the role and will be invited to a more extensive on campus process that will provide an opportunity to work with members of Teaching, Learning and Students (including the Library Student Team) to design and/or outline an online learning resource.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

For an informal discussion about the role or enquiries on vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Anna Theis, Teaching and Learning Services Manager
Email: anna.theis@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk