Multimedia and Learning Design Specialist

1 month ago


Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

**Multimedia and Learning Design Specialist (Grade 11)**

**Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL)**

**Main Objectives**

To provide support to and advise lecturers and course teams on designing pedagogically sound and high-quality blended and online course sites, activities, and materials.

This includes the full production process of multimedia content (video, podcast, newsletter, websites, blogs, etc) and learning design as part of a team working on multiple projects simultaneously.

The incumbent will contribute to the EdTech team’s professional development offerings for the RU community. Such offerings may include workshops, short courses, and resources to develop and expand lecturers’ digital pedagogies by designing quality blended and online learning experiences for students.

**The Requirements**

A Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Honors Degree) with at least two years’ experience where such experience includes:

- Experience in supporting learning design in higher education.
- Experience in supporting multimedia content development for teaching and learning in higher education.
- Understanding of multimedia design considerations to support blended and online learning.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Moodle content creation tools, etc.
- Track record and portfolio of multimedia projects.
- Previous experience creating multimedia using content authoring tools such as iSpring, Adobe Captivate or H5P and knowledge of Universal Design Learning (UDL) principles would be a distinct advantage,
- Project Management skills and knowledge of Creative Commons licensing would be beneficial.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Short-listing date TBC
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum (Grade 11)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R380 997

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R510 672

Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

**Closing Date: 28 August 2024**

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion



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