Educational consultant in digital pedagogy higher education (HE)

Educational consultant in digital pedagogy higher education (HE) 

The Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a position as educational consultant in digital pedagogy to perform tasks in staff and educational development. The position is available immediately.

About the position

The Centre for Teaching and Learning is a cross-faculty unit. Its main task is to support the continuous pedagogical development of faculty and heads of studies at SDU. This is achieved through courses,  workshops, consultancy services, participating in development projects and by disseminating university and digital pedagogical practice locally, nationally and internationally. 

Your tasks will be to work together with other employees in the unit:

• to plan, conduct, evaluate and develop professional development for teachers and head of studies at all levels of the university
• to contribute to development and implementation of the SDU Lecturer Training Programme
• to participate in relevant projects, committees and boards in relation to HE pedagogy

About you

You are expected to have: 

• a master’s degree, possibly a PhD degree, supplemented by appropriate training in digital pedagogy
• teaching experience at university level, preferably within HE pedagogy and digital pedagoy
• broad knowledge of learning theory and didactics 

It is also an advantage if you have:

• development and/or research experience in the pedagogical or digital pedagogical field.
• experience in developing and producing e-learning courses and digital resources.

About us

SDU Centre for Teaching and Learning consists of 10 staff members serving colleagues from all faculties and areas of the university. Read more information about SDU Centre for Teaching and Learning here. University pedagogy is a broad and dynamic field, and you should expect varied tasks that change over time. In return, you can expect opportunities for your own competence development and sparring with your colleagues in the unit; we have different professional backgrounds and areas of interest but spend time sharing knowledge and experiences with each other to contribute as best as possible to improve the university teaching. At SDU Centre for Teaching and Learning you will experience a high level of flexibility and freedom, and in return we expect engagement and collaboration. 

Salary and Employment Conditions

You will be employed in accordance with the current agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the relevant professional organization, depending on your educational background. You have the opportunity to negotiate supplements based on experience and competencies. This is a permanent full-time position.

The place of employment is SDU Campus Odense, with the possibility of working from home.

Commencement: As soon as possible

About the Recruitment Process

Further information about the position, tasks or SDU Centre for Teaching and Learning is available from Rie Troelsen, Head of SDU Centre for Teaching and Learning, rietsdu.dk, 6550 9610. Applications must be received no later than Thursday, 23 January 2025, at 23:59:59. Interviews will take place in week 6. You will have to complete a case assignment in relation to the interview.

In your application, we ask you to describe your experiences with and/or your ambitions for digital pedagogical competence development. Additionally, we would like you to include a teaching portfolio that outlines your teaching experiences and reflections (maximum 5 pages).

Guidance on the application process can be found here.

The application and all appendices must be in Danish, English or one of the Scandinavian languages.

Only material in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and English will be assessed. Please always include a copy of the original diploma/certificates. 

If you are not a Danish speaking applicant, please make sure to enter the electronic application form via the English website in order to receive further information in English.

International staff is expected to learn Danish. 

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.