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. It is a 2-year contract position.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow Learning Strategists to research adult learning theories, strategies, data and educational technology tools, and 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 help them 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 educational technology tools.
• Research and write grant proposals, develop tech-enabled learning solutions, and contribute to special teaching and learning projects.
• 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.
• 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; a master's degree is preferred.
• 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, at least 5 years of experience and a proven track record of managing complex learning projects.
• Experience in a mentorship role and leading complex projects.
• Expert knowledge of adult learning theories applied to blended learning.
• Proven track record designing and facilitating faculty development workshops for diverse audiences.

Required skills

• Strong research skills and strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of emerging educational technologies and familiarity with Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to facilitate face-to-face and online sessions and to learn new tools quickly.
• Excellent time management, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and under pressure.