Join our team

The University of Oxford is a stimulating and invigorating environment to work and one where diverse voices and perspectives are valued. Here at the Centre for Teaching and Learning, you'll join a supportive and friendly team with a clear sense of purpose.

Professor Rhona Sharpe, Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Why join us?

Listen to our Director, Professor Rhona Sharpe, as she outlines the Centre’s vision and goals, and the reasons why now is a great time to consider joining our team

Our vision is to create conditions throughout Oxford where excellence in teaching and assessment can thrive, and where all our students feel able to maximise their academic potential.  

Working with the Centre for Teaching and Learning offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to really improve the educational opportunities of our students.

We aim to recruit and retain the very best staff, providing a diverse, open and inclusive environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Current vacancies

Senior Digital Education Consultant

The University of Oxford is seeking an excellent Senior Digital Education Consultant to join the friendly Digital Education Team in the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in academic departments/faculties and across the University (IT Services, Education Policy Support, Libraries, Disability Advisory Service etc.) to design, plan, support and evaluate digital education initiatives. This position is key to enhancing the digital education experience for all students and staff, in line with the University's Digital Education Strategy and broader Strategic Plan. 

As the Senior Digital Education Consultant, you will work closely with the Head of Digital Education, providing research-informed advice to implement the Digital Education Strategy. You will lead consultancy efforts that support digital education and assessment across the collegiate University. Your role will also involve identifying areas for development, scoping and leading projects, and ensuring that digital education-focused communities and evaluation channels are effective in understanding and addressing the priorities of our users. You will also represent the Centre on relevant University committees, taking professional responsibility for specific aspects of digital education provision, such as evaluating the student experience and digital assessment. This role requires a proactive approach to personal development and the ability to deputise for the Head of Digital Education when necessary. 

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will possess significant experience in digital education within higher education. You should have a proactive and collegial approach to teamwork, with strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders in the University and beyond.  

You should have experience leading consultancy that delivers enhancements to digital education and the student experience in higher education and be able to provide evidence of a research-informed approach to designing, delivering, and evaluating inclusive digital education initiatives and materials.  Furthermore, you should be capable of writing a wide range of complex materials for different audiences, such as guidance, committee papers, reports, and materials for online learning. 

Practical experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development opportunities for staff to develop their digital capabilities and learning designs is necessary.

Finally, you should demonstrate experience of leading the work of others, both as a direct line manager and indirectly as you work with partners across the institution to effect change.  

Grade: Standard Grade 9.

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 21 October 2024, 12noon

Find out more on the University's jobs site.