The Educational Development Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University invites applications for the following two positions in its e-Learning Development and Support Section (eLDSS):
Position A: Instructional Design Specialist / Project Manager
Position B: Instructional Design Specialist
(These positions have been advertised in May 2007. The deadline for application is now extended to Saturday, 4 August 2007.)
A) Instructional Design Specialist / Project Manager
The successful candidate will be appointed as Educational Development Officer and will be required to:
(a) contribute as a core member of eLDSS to promote the effective and integrative use of modern educational technologies for enhancing teaching and learning at the University;
(b) provide consultation and expertise to subject experts and e-learning project teams on effective application of online pedagogy and instructional design in the development of e-learning materials and online instructional systems;
(c) monitor the progress of projects, including coordinating the preparation and management of project documentation;
(d) coordinate the QA system and its processes; including implementing improvements;
(e) provide support in the marketing of projects;
(f) plan, develop and offer professional development opportunities for staff in areas such as project management, instructional design and the appropriate use of instructional technologies.
Applicants should have:
(a) a recognised higher degree in education, preferably in learning and teaching, instructional design or project management;
(b) a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience in the areas of project management and/or instructional design, preferably in technology-enriched instruction or e-learning projects;
(c) excellent facilitation/interactive teaching skills and a commitment to student-centred learning;
(d) demonstrated high standard of communication, consultation and interpersonal skills;
(e) demonstrated skills in taking initiative and being a creative problem solver;
(e) commitment to client service and team-oriented approach to work; and
(f) proven competence and expertise in project management and instructional design for e-learning development and support at the university level.
B) Instructional Design Specialist
The successful candidate will be appointed as Educational Development Officer and will be required to:
(a) contribute as a core member of eLDSS to promote the effective and integrative use of modern educational technologies for enhancing teaching and learning at the University;
(b) provide consultation and expertise to subject experts and e-learning project teams on effective application of online pedagogy and instructional design in the development of e-learning materials and online instructional systems;
(c) coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of e-learning projects;
(d) plan, develop and offer professional development opportunities for staff in the areas of instructional design and the appropriate use of instructional technologies.
Applicants should have:
(a) a recognised higher degree in education, preferably in learning and instructional design;
(b) a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience in the area of instructional design, preferably in technology-enriched instruction or e-learning projects;
(c) excellent facilitation/interactive teaching skills and a commitment to student-centred learning;
(d) demonstrated high standard of communication, consultation and interpersonal skills;
(e) demonstrated skills in taking initiative and being a creative problem solver;
(f) commitment to client service and team-oriented approach to work; and
(g) proven competence and expertise in online pedagogy and instructional design for e-learning development and support at the university level.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a portfolio of their recent work/ accomplishments and attend an interview.
Remuneration
Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the applications. Remuneration package will be highly competitive.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Josephine Csete at email [log in to unmask] for further information. For general enquiries about the University, please visit the PolyU website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk. For applications, please visit the Human Resources Office (HRO) page at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job_external.htm where standard application forms are downloadable. Completed forms can be submitted in person, by post, by fax, or by scanning and returning via email to HRO at [log in to unmask]. Completed applications should reach the HRO on or before