Job Title
Job Description
Technology Enhanced Learning Advisor
Learning Enhancement and Academic Practice
(LEAP) Faculty/Department
Reporting to
Pay Band
Benchmark Profile
CRB Disclosure requirement
Vacancy Reference
Head of Technology Enhanced Learning
Band 8
Specialist (Learning and Development) Band 8
No
ED0001
Details Specific to the Post
Background and Context
The Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team sits within the Directorate for Learning
Enhancement and Academic Practice. The team is led by the Head of Technology
Enhanced Learning. The TEL team provides direction in and support for the innovative use of educational technologies across the disciplines, to enhance the student learning experience and to support and inspire high quality teaching and learning developments which reflect the research-led pedagogies of the university. The team assists the Faculties in meeting the strategic priorities for TEL set out in the University’s Learning, Teaching and
Assessment Strategy and its ambitious Curriculum 2016 Change Programme. It additionally takes a lead in both the evaluation and the development of pedagogic practice related to the use of technology.
The Curriculum 2016 Change Programme commits Hull to an ambitious programme of innovations in teaching and learning, supported and enhanced by technology. Reporting to the Head of Technology Enhanced Learning, the Technology Enhanced Learning Advisor will play a central role in helping the institution to meet these commitments, providing pedagogical support, guidelines and recommendations for the expansion of our blended and distance portfolio and for the use of technology to enhance both campus based and online teaching and student learning. The role is creative and challenging, and requires a good knowledge of the pedagogical principles underpinning academic practice within higher education settings and how technology can be used to support these principles to enhance student learning. The post holder should also be skilled in technologies used in higher education learning and teaching practice and experience of managing technology enhanced learning related projects. The post will appeal to a highly experienced, knowledgeable, skilled and motivated individual wishing to work as part of a team that actively supports

learning and teaching activities across the University, to meet strategic priorities and to improve the student learning experience.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post
The post-holder will use their extensive knowledge of the pedagogical principles of academic practice and experience to act alongside the Head of TEL in an outward faculty and department facing capacity to oversee and deliver support at the faculty, team and individual level in the use of technology to enhance teaching and student learning. The post holder will provide expert advice, guidance, consultancy and support for academic staff and will have the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to work with and to advise staff at a range of levels and from a range of disciplines. The post-holder will be responsible for liaison between the central TEL team and a range of Faculty-based groups including Faculty
Learning Teaching and Assessment Committees, faculty-level curriculum development groups and programme and subject area teams. S/he will also be responsible for managing innovative TEL projects and related project staff, as and when appropriate. The post-holder will additionally work with the Head of Teaching Development to support academic staff development as part of the PCAP and CPD framework. An extensive understanding of pedagogical theory and application to academic practice, excellent communication and consultancy skills, a high level of credibility within the academic environment, experience in managing TEL related projects and proficiency in the use of technology are therefore prerequisites for this post.
The post will be based on the Hull campus but may involve travel to the Scarborough campus from time to time. As well as working with professional and academic staff based in the Faculties, the post holder will be required to liaise with other technical and support teams
(including the Information and Communication Technologies Directorate and some external suppliers) to ensure coordination and integration with other relevant business processes and initiatives.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the department. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The role holder will:
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Be an experienced professional who is expected to exercise a significant degree of specialist and independent responsibility.
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Have gained a professional and/or academic qualification and have a good understanding of pedagogical theory underpinning academic practice in higher education settings
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Have extensive specialist experience, particularly in the management of technology enhanced learning related projects.
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Be involved in planning and ensuring progress within established procedures and clearly defined university policy by providing a high level of specialist advice and expertise to support the Faculty or Departmental activities.
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Contribute to the longer term planning in accordance with the wider University strategy.
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Advise senior University management on policy, functional or service priorities and develop new procedures and polices within existing values.
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There may be a requirement to plan and organise individual and/or team activity to integrate and coordinate work across different parts of the University, faculty or department.
Main Work Activities
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To build and maintain excellent working relationships with faculty-based stakeholders
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To take a leading role in supporting the management of TEL projects
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To provide expert pedagogical advice, guidance, consultancy and support for academic staff and teams to integrate technological innovations into teaching activities.
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To provide specialist and tailored training sessions for staff who wish to employ a new technology or develop a particular aspect of their teaching and learning using technology.
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To guide and prioritise the resource design and development work of the Band 6
Learning Technologists in line with the needs of academic staff and teams.
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To deputise for the Head of TEL or Head of Teaching Development, as necessary, on
Faculty Learning and Teaching Committees and Faculty curriculum development groups, to ensure that faculties are supported and advised in line with the strategic priorities of the University and to deputise for the Head of TEL, where required, on University level working groups and committees.
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To support and work with academic teams to communicate the findings of TEL-related developments and projects across the University and beyond using a range of approaches including the bi-annual University Learning and Teaching Conferences.
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To work with the Head of TEL and Head of Teaching Development to support academic staff development as part of the PCAP and Hull CPD framework
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To work with the Head of TEL to promote the use of the TEL team and its services

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To obtain feedback from service users and to devise, undertake and oversee the implementation of data gathering from services and projects to inform future developments and to enhance student learning
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To maintain awareness of relevant developments beyond the university, through international, national and regional collaboration, in order to benefit from the knowledge and experience of others
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To bid (with academic or other LEAP staff) for external funding for and to manage innovative TEL projects that have been agreed by the Head of TEL (and to manage any related project staff as and when appropriate).
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To initiate and lead internal networks, communities of practice and partnerships within and across faculties to provide peer support and development opportunities in the use of technology in teaching and learning activities.
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Under the guidance of the Head of TEL, to develop new, or adapt existing University policies and procedures in relation to the use of technology for teaching and learning purposes
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To play a key role in the operational and strategic planning processes of the TEL team within LEAP.
Additionally the post holder will be required to:
 Fulfil the employees’ duties described in the University’s health and safety policies and co-operate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department.
May be required to undertake specific health and safety roles on request e.g. Display screen equipment assessor, departmental safety officer, fire warden
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Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
This includes undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training
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Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures

COMPETENCY SPECIFICATION
To fulfil your role, you will need certain knowledge, skills and competencies. The following competency specification provides a framework within which your performance will be assessed. The interview assessment may include, for example, testing on IT skills.
The Competencies set out below are essential and are core requirements needed to perform the role and any candidate who fails the requirement will not be taken forward for further assessment or to interview.
Competency
Knowledge and Experience
A higher degree in a relevant learning and teaching or equivalent professional work experience
An authoritative knowledge and understanding of pedagogic, academic and quality-related issues and processes in higher education
Experience of working in a consultancy capacity and of supporting others in their use of learning technologies through external and internal training sessions, workshops and other development activities
Experience of translating strategy into academic pedagogical practice and in supporting others to do so taking a project management approach.
Experience in the development of digital software and media to enhance academic practice
Significant experience of managing TEL related projects within a higher education context
Identified by
Application/Interview
Experience in the use of VLEs and other delivery platforms and in gathering analytical data to monitor usage and to support student learning
Significant expertise in the use of technology to inform classbased and online teaching activity
Communication (Oral and Written)
Application/Interview

Can demonstrate the ability to summarise complex ideas or information which may be highly detailed, technical or specialist.
Teamwork and Motivation
Can demonstrate the ability to delegate work to others and/or help to build co-operation to deliver team results.
Application/Interview
Liaison and Networking
Can demonstrate the ability to actively seek to build productive relationships between internal and/or external bodies to benefit the
University.
Application/Interview
Service Delivery
Can demonstrate the ability to adapt the service and systems to meet the needs of the customer and identify ways of improving standards. Takes action to resolve issues and complaints. Collates feedback and views from customers and keeps up to date with changing needs to inform service development/adjustments.
Application/Interview
Decision Making
Can demonstrate the ability to consider the wider impact of decisions, assesses possible outcomes and their likelihood. Uses judgement to make decisions with limited or ambiguous data and takes into account multiple factors. Distinguishes between the need to make a decision, when to defer and when not to take a decision.
Application/Interview
Planning and Organisation Application/Interview
Can demonstrate the ability to ensure that time and resources are used effectively to their maximum efficiency. Develops plans to take into account problems, delays and new priorities whilst checking and reporting on progress and achievement against plans to key parties.
Initiative and Problem Solving Application/Interview

Can demonstrate the ability to gather information from a variety of sources to develop solutions and considers the longer term benefits against their chances of success.
Analysis/Reporting
Can demonstrate the ability to design and use data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation. Recognises and accurately interprets patterns and trends. Recognises when additional data is required and identifies appropriate sources.
Produces reports and identifies key issues and findings.
Application/Interview
Pastoral Care and Welfare Application/Interview
Is able to remain calm and reassure those in distress, provide assistance, recognising the limits of own ability and responsibility, and refer to others where appropriate.
Teaching and Learning Support
Contributes to the longer term planning and development of learning programmes. Continuously reviews areas identified for improvement and develops content and delivery methods, learning support and assessment mechanisms. Mentors other staff outside the immediate work team.
Application/Interview