Learning Technologist

Queen Mary University of London - Institute of Dentistry

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a ELearning Technologist to join the Institute of Denistry.The Technologist for institution-wide learning applications such as the virtual learning environment (Moodle), and lecture recording system (Echo 360).

The Learning Technologist will take responsibility for several digital learning platforms or tools and work collaboratively on projects or strands of work to help deliver the education priorities. They will support staff at all levels of the School by providing expert technological and pedagogical advice and guidance in the use of digital technologies and by developing and delivering training and development activities.

About You

Experience in supporting and enhancing teaching, learning and assessment with technology, including technical and/or pedagogical support, in face-to-face or distance learning settings.

Experience in working with a variety of learning technologies, including VLEs (Moodle desirable) at both user and administrator level.

About the Institute

In 2014 we opened the first new dental school and hospital in the UK for 40 years, the stunning £78m Royal London Dental Hospital, incorporating some of the most technologically advanced dental facilities in the country. Furthermore, we have invested 1.8 million in haptic technology, with 42 Simodont haptic dental trainers the most simulators in the world, with dedicated space and staff to support this type of enhanced learning*.*

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.