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We are about to advertise for a senior educational developer to replace Liz Barnett who has just joined LSE as their senior teaching and learning support officer. The advertisement should appear in THES this week. I have reproduced it below but not the further particulars which are available from the University of Southampton's Personnel department. I'd be happy to talk to people informally about what the job involves. Educational Development Co-ordinator and Assistant Director (Teaching Support and Media Services) The Interactive Learning Centre (ILC) within TSMS exists to enhance the quality and efficiency of teaching and learning across the University, and to support and promote educational development and innovation, including the effective use of teaching and learning technologies. Based in the ILC, you will take a lead role in managing and delivering the University’s teaching and learning development programmes, facilitating educational development and innovation at all levels of the system, providing support for teaching quality assessment, and promoting and disseminating good practice. You will also undertake and oversee research and development projects, contribute to relevant University committees and policy initiatives, and provide appropriate management support to the Director. You will be an honours graduate, preferably with a higher degree, with experience of teaching and research. You will be able to develop and deliver effective educational and academic staff development programmes, have experience of educational consultancy and an understanding of current issues in higher education. You will also have excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills combined with effective management and administrative skills. The post is available for two years in the first instance and appointment will be made within the Other Related Grade 4 or 5 grade, depending on skills and experience. Dr Haydn Mathias, Director Teaching Support & Media Services University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK Tel:01703 593785, Fax:01703 593005 Email:[log in to unmask], WWW: http://www.tsms.soton.ac.uk/ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%