E-learning Specialist

The **University of Luxembourg** is an **international research university** with a distinctly **multilingual** and **interdisciplinary** character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide. The University of Luxembourg is committed to providing personalised, innovative, and high-quality teaching and learning throughout the University. Our objective is to intertwine teaching and research while developing new modes of learning. The E-Learning Specialist position will contribute significantly to this strategic goal. Based in the MEDIACentre of the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at the University of Luxembourg, the E-Learning Specialist will play a key role in developing critical media knowledge and digital skills for teaching and learning purposes." We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place **Your Role...**: The University of Luxembourg, through its Media Centre, is seeking to appoint an E-learning Specialist in the field of digital education and learning. This position involves planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring projects, policies, and initiatives related to the broader area of digital transformation in teaching and learning. Working closely with the office of the Vice-rector for Academic Affairs and colleagues in the field of e-learning across various university entities as needed, the E-Learning Specialist will contribute to the following activities: - Identifying and addressing the needs in the area of digital transformation of teaching and learning, and translating these into projects, actions, and initiatives for the benefit of the University's teaching and learning community. - Designing and implementing technological and methodological tools aimed at digitalising teaching and learning at the University. - Providing individual and group support for staff and study programmes looking to develop e-learning approaches in teaching and learning. - Guiding the use of technology, including through guidelines and procedural notes, on e-learning and digitalising teaching and learning across the university. - Liaising with various partners and stakeholders to manage initiatives and collaborations related to e-learning, virtual reality, other immersive technologies, and the general digitalization of teaching and learning (e.g., AI). - Contributing to strategic reflections on e-learning and the digitalisation of teaching and learning at the University. - Delivering briefings, recommendations, and project-specific reports to relevant stakeholders. - Participating in committees, working groups and in ad-hoc projects and initiatives. - Undertaking other tasks and duties as assigned. **What we expect from you**: - A Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in an education-related discipline. - Experience in training or developing others, ideally students or academics. - A thorough and contemporary understanding of e-learning. - A comprehensive understanding of instructional design practices relating to academic environments and technology-based learning. - Fluency in English. Working proficiency in French, German, or Luxembourgish is a plus. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster the usage of new technologies by creating communities of practice and learners. - Ability to work effectively with staff of diverse profiles, including managers, academics, administrative, and technical colleagues. - Team-oriented and comfortable in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. **In Short...**: - Contract Type: Permanent - Work Hours: 40.0 Hours per Week - Location: Belval - Internal Title: E-Learning specialist - Job Reference: UOL05815 **How to apply...**: Applications should include: - Curriculum Vitae - Cover letter The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff. **In return you will get**: - **Multilingual and international character**. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of th