Educational Technologist - [REF#141/9/41 L1]

Faculty: Humanities & Education
School of Education


Deadline Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Educational Technology or Instructional Design

Candidates should also possess: 

• At least three (3) years’ teaching experience in Instructional Design or related areas
• At least five (5) years’ experience in the use of integrated educational technology in general schooling
• Experience in working with primary and secondary school teachers to integrate Educational Technology into their teaching
• Extensive experience in online learning and distance education
• Evidence of prior success in the design of online/distance learning systems
• Proficiency in the use of ICT resources

Candidates with the following would have an advantage: 

• PhD in Educational Technology or Instructional Design
• Good record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in working with academic staff in higher education environment to facilitate the incorporation of education technologies in their teaching

The following would be considered assets: 

• B.Sc. in Information Technology (IT) or Computer Science
• Certificate in university teaching and learning 

 

Special Responsibilities 

• Teaching Instructional Design and Technology Integration courses on the B.Ed. and Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programmes
• Developing, coordinating, advising on and managing support for the use of information technologies in the School
• Organizing and delivering courses on the use of Educational Technology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Working as part of a team in the design and delivery of online/distance programmes
• Serving on committees at the Department, Faculty, and University levels
• Initiating and managing in-house training for staff to be able to effectively navigate interactive teaching/learning platforms to efficiently use ICT resources in their teaching
• Serving as the chair of the AV unit in the Department with overall responsibility for auditing and evaluating ICTs in the Department to make recommendations for:

           o  Reallocations on a needs basis

           o  Upgrades in response to the advances in technology

 

Personal Attributes 

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential. Candidates should also:  

• Be able to interact well with practitioners in the field
• Possess the andragogical sensitivities needed to promote the welfare of mature students
• Have a working knowledge of the local and regional education systems 

 

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

 

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.