Principal Learning Designer - Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology - Identified (s25)

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Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Part-time (60%), Permanent position Base salary will be in the range $106,709.01 - $116,198.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Identified s25: This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as a genuine occupational requirement Based at our St Lucia Campus Acknowledgement of Country The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society. About This Opportunity Join our team in shaping a more inclusive future of education. We are seeking an innovative Principal Learning Designer to collaborate with academic staff to embed Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and culture into curriculum. You will co-design engaging assessments and apply active, flexible pedagogies that enhance learning for all students. As this is a new role, you have the flexibility to shape the role and join a positive working environment. Reporting to the Senior Educational Researcher, you will work with key stakeholders to develop and drive strategies for indigenising the curriculum across the Faculty and join forces with other Faculty Learning Design teams with particular projects or sharing knowledge. Autonomy is important to be successful in the role. Key responsibilities will include: Work with the Learning Enhancement Team to develop and embed Indigenous knowledges, pedagogies and content into courses across the Schools and Faculty. Advise and assist academic staff to design, develop, implement and evaluate learning experiences, resources, tools and processes that support student learning related to indigenising the curriculum, across face to face, online and blended learning environments. Mapping of the schools undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs to identify priority points to target Indigenising the curriculum. Contribute to the identification and design of learning and software tools, templates, and resources with emphasis on good pedagogical design, and adapt these according to feedback from academics and students. Design, manage and evaluate the effectiveness of educational multimedia products associated with the Indigenisation of the curriculum. Develop resources for indigenising the curriculum across the Faculty's Schools (Architecture, Design and Planning, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical and Mining Engineering). Identify, review and curate existing, publicly available secondary resources that are applicable for inclusion when indigenising the curriculum. Assist in the training and support of academic staff to deliver Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum. Assist in supporting academics to work successfully when Indigenising the curriculum and ensure continuity between teaching staff on courses. Contribute to the Faculty and universities Indigenising of curriculum community of practice. For further information, please click here to view the information booklet. About You Genuine Occupational Requirement: The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Relevant degree and experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in designing learning experiences. Subject matter expertise in the area of Indigenous health, and curriculum and course design would be considered advantageous. An understanding of how students learn and evidence of innovative approaches to designing and developing courses, activities or assessments for online, blended learning or classroom environments that promote student learning. Experience with a recent modern Learning Management System such as Blackboard or Moodle, at student or designer levels. Demonstrated ability to work independently, to manage time and projects and the ability to work under pressure. Exceptional verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to provide both leadership and practical support on pedagogic and technical issues to a variety of stakeholders. Commitment to on-going professional development. Experience in learning design related to indigenising the curriculum. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will work along

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