Africa Nazarene University
Vacancy
Announcement: E-Learning
Instructional Specialist
Africa
Nazarene University (ANU) is a fully chartered, non-profit, Private Christian
University and is a part of Network of 21 Higher Education Institutions
sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene International, with a mission to
provide a holistic education that develops individuals academically,
spiritually, culturally, socially and physically, to equip them with an
appropriate mix of skills, competencies and Christian values to enable them to
go into the world well prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of
their time.
The
University seeks to engage suitable and qualified candidates to serve in the
following positions:
E-Learning
Instructional Specialist
Job
Ref: ANU/ONLINE/01/01/23
Job
Purpose
Responsible
for instructional design processes and providing support at all the stages of
content design,
development, delivery, and evaluation of online courses.
In
addition, this role is also responsible for coordinating the development of
learning materials that are facilitated through ANU online.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible
for designing, developing, executing, testing, and assessing instructional
design projects and/or technologies
· Orient
and train students to online learning
· Support
faculty in all stages of instructional design processes
· Support
faculty on digital technologies relevant for interactive and engaging online
experiences.
· Support
faculty in content design, development, delivery, and evaluation of online
courses.
· Coordinate
with faculty in assembling effective online content.
· Ensure
adherence to a design standard of an instructional design model that leverages
on current and emerging technologies, and sound pedagogical designs and
strategies.
· Present
and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction
delivery options
· Review
courses against educational standards and quality before publishing for student
access
· Coordinate
communication to faculty, students, or other users’ availability of, or changes
to online
and e-learning courses or materials, programs, services, or applications
· Support
the development of new online courses
· Track
and participate in workflow of the instructional design process. To ensure its
success
execution
· Advice
and initiate internal and external support providers on instructional design
for a continuous
and sustained faculty and student support.
· Engage
in professional development and capacity building opportunities.
· Any
other duty as assigned.
Academic
and Professional Requirements:
· Master’s
degree in instructional design, education technology, or other related field
that are aligned with the tasks of this position will be an added advantage.
· Bachelor’s
degree in Education or Education Technology or in a relevant field
· Demonstrated
skills and certification on web technologies, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and
eLearning authoring tools.
· Minimum
of three (3) years relevant experience as instructional designer, learning
designer or course developer in higher education coupled with;
· Experience
in supporting faculty and staff in instruction design or content design,
development, delivery, and assessment at higher education levels.
Personal
attributes and competencies:
· Strong
practical and technical abilities in a variety of online learning technologies
including but not limited to devices, interactive learning software, learning
management soft
· Knowledge
and skills of teaching and learning/ pedagogy
· Ability
to troubleshoot problems, creative, and good in problem solving
· Demonstrate
knowledge on web technologies, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and a good knowledge
of eLearning authoring tools.
· Interpersonal
skills: ability to work with least supervision, communication skills
· Organizing
and time management skills
· Team
player: Demonstrate ability to work closely with students, faculty, and other
staff
· Detail
oriented
· Discretion
and confidentiality
· Ability
to work in a student and faculty environment that is diverse and inclusive in
nature.
How to
Apply
Suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications not later than
10th February 2023.
Kindly
follow the instructions below to submit your application:
1.
Send your application via email through recruitment@anu.ac.ke enclosing an
updated Curriculum
Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits,
testimonials, certified academic
and professional certificates, copy of National Identity Card, names and
addresses of three referees
(one of whom should be present or previous employer).
2.
Fill out the application form in THIS LINK as part of the application
process.
3.
Ensure that you have indicated the job title and reference number in the
subject of the email.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and will be required to provide
clearance certificates from Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission, Credit Reference Bureau, Kenya Revenue Authority,
and Criminal Investigation Department.
ANU
is an equal opportunity employer, and any canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
The
Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
