Lecturer Technology Enhanced Learning

Institute of Educational Technology (IET)

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The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence and transforming lives through education.

The role

You will contribute to the Institute of Educational Technology influencing the direction of the University’s approach to teaching and developing the University’s reputation for excellence through the conduct of high-quality, internationally recognised research, online teaching and support for the University.

You will be energetic and creative, and able to further the development of the Institute. We are particularly interested in candidates with good quantitative skills.

You will be organized with good communication skills and have experience in online or distance education developing educational resources. Your academic background may be in any relevant discipline, but you will have a doctorate and experience of the research challenges offered by technology enhanced learning relevant to the University’s mission of inclusion and openness. 

The duties of the role will include:

• Developing, defining and delivering to schedule learning and teaching projects agreed with the Director of IET to support the strategy of the Institute of Educational Technology and The Open University and such other duties as may be required for the achievement of IET objectives.
• Contribute to the teaching related activities of the Institute of Educational Technology and including future course development and presentation e.g. Microcredentials, and the Online and Distance Education Programme.
• To conduct research that is aligned with some of the Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Programme areas and conduct research agreed with the Associate Director (Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation) through bidding for and carrying out grant funded activities, publication of scholarly outcomes, and engagement with national and international research communities appropriate to a high-quality assessed research unit.

Skills and experience

You should have …

• PhD in Educational Technology, or a related area. Experience in supporting/leading teaching and learning in higher education. Experience in initiating and carrying out/leading research in Educational Technology or a related discipline. Experience of research analysis both quantitative (essential) and qualitative (desirable). A publication record appropriate to a Lecturer post in a University aiming for excellence within the REF and a record in developing funded research in the field. Ability to help subject specialists carry out projects to assist the development of their scholarship and teaching.

What you get in return

Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 33 days holiday per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days and an attractive pension proposition.

How to apply

Please complete the application for employment form and send this to us with a copy of your CV (detailing your academic qualifications, teaching, management, and research experience, grants received and publications) and a covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, in which you explain how you meet the requirements for the role, email to Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk.  Please ensure you quote the vacancy reference number 16705.

When submitting your application, please make sure that your communications includes the following in the subject line: “APPLICATION – Lecturer Technology Enhanced Learning – RES/IET - REF 16705.”

For detailed information about how to apply go to www.open.ac.uk/employment  or email Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Eileen Scanlon (Associate Director, IET), email eileen.scanlon@open.ac.uk

The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job Description here.
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Please note: If you have not heard from us within a week of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.

An application form and job description are available from the links detailed below. Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone 01908 55544, or email: Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk , quoting the reference above.

Closing date: Midday 02 December 2019.
Interview date: 12 December 2019.

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Equal Opportunity is University policy.