Educational Technologist
Category Non Faculty Vacancies
College Departments
Department Institute of Leadership in Higher Education
Job Purpose

\xe2\x80\x8bWork collaboratively with faculty and staff of the Institute of Leadership in Higher Education to promote innovative pedagogies and student learning through the use of technology; support faculty with the learning management system, communication technologies and the development of audio-visual learning resources; provide training and tutorials both in the traditional face-to-face and web-based contexts; carry out other tasks and duties as assigned.\xe2\x80\x8b

Main accountabilities & expectations

• Partner with faculty to develop timely and effective innovative courses and digital learning materials, develop technologies that support other learning initiatives such as contextual learning, academic assessment, or student services.
• Coordinate training efforts for faculty, staff, and students in the use of technology and active learning techniques, including preparing materials, offering training sessions and developing online tutorials.
• Manage the development process of assigned course/ projects and provide periodic reports on course development and other projects.
• Provide advice and counsel to the Director of Institute of Leadership in Higher Education on the strategic, tactical and operational issues associated with the use of technology for teaching and learning purposes.
• Assist in assessing the effectiveness of course/instructional materials that are produced.
• Provide methods for learning needs analysis to ensure the appropriateness of digital instructional materials. \xe2\x80\x8b

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Required Skills

• \xe2\x80\x8bKnowledge of adult learning theory, including instructional design, learning styles, distance learning theories and practices, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide information to individuals and groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and a respectful communication style.
• Familiarity with modern teaching and learning technologies.
• Experience working with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and strategic planning skills. \xe2\x80\x8b

Desirable Requirements

MSc. in a field such as Education, Educational Technology, and Information Technology with at least five (5) years professional working experience in a higher education setting\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b
Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria Gender , Male, Female,
Qualification Master\'s degree
Relevant Experience 5
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,

University of Sharjah