Senior Learning Strategist / Learning Strategist (Centre for Innovation in Learning)

About the role

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore's national teacher education institute, is seeking a pedagogically minded Senior Learning Strategist / Learning Strategist for its Centre for Innovation in Learning. Reporting to the Learning Strategist Manager, the appointee collaborates with faculties to design and develop blended learning experiences and gives strategic guidance on digital teaching and learning practices. The role also works with fellow strategists and other teams to research, develop and present design solutions to stakeholders. This is a 2-year contract position.

Key responsibilities

• Research adult learning theories, strategies, data and educational technology tools to design, develop and facilitate face-to-face and online tech-enhanced workshops for faculty.
• Assess the learning needs of IN-Learning specialists and design initiatives to build their expertise in learning design and emerging technology.
• Work with NIE faculty to identify learning needs, propose frameworks, learning outcomes, tech-enabled strategies and assessments, and align outcomes with activities and assessments.
• Assess faculty capability needs through data analysis and design learner-centred blended learning experiences and foster assessment literacy.
• Research, develop and present evidence-based design solutions to stakeholders, and research and evaluate frameworks and tools for teaching, learning and assessment.
• Research, write grant proposals and develop tech-enabled learning solutions.
• Carry out action research: conceptualise frameworks and methodologies, design evaluation instruments, gather and analyse data (e.g. learning analytics), and formulate improvements to learning experiences and capability development initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects on teaching and learning as required.
• Stay current on learning sciences and practices such as personalized learning, adaptive learning, e-assessment, hybrid learning, learning analytics and AI, and foster a culture of continuous learning in the team.

Required profile

• University degree, preferably in Instructional Design, Education or Learning Sciences and Technologies.
• At least 2 years of experience in instructional design, teaching and learning in a higher education setting or with adult learners; for the Senior Learning Strategist position, at least 5 years of experience in instructional design, teaching, learning and the adult education landscape.
• Proven ability to manage complex learning projects, including a mentorship role and leading complex projects.
• Expert knowledge of adult learning theories applied to blended learning.
• Experience designing and facilitating faculty development workshops for diverse audiences.

Required skills

• Strong research skills.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of emerging educational technologies and familiarity with Learning Management Systems.
• Time management, organizational and project management skills.
• Experience facilitating face-to-face and online sessions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.