Position: Learning Technologist (1.0FTE/FTC 12 months) - GCU01868

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This is a full time/fixed term contract for 12 months

Interviews will take place on Thursday 27 November 2025

Glasgow Caledonian - the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. We're committed to high-quality education and research supporting the communities we serve, and we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2025, we continue to be a Top 50 university as ranked by the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, and the Daily Mail University Guide.

We're the only Scottish university with Eco Campus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of employed graduates with 92% of students in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (HESA 2025). We also have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations compared to other Scottish modern universities.

Glasgow Caledonian is Scotland's leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries, and strive for accessible education to help more people into university.

Guided by our values - integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

Overview

The Department of Academic Development and Student Learning (ADSL) aims to drive and support an enhanced GCU student learning experience through providing leadership and guidance, shaping strategy policy and practice, and by working in partnership with Schools, Professional Services and the Student Association. The Department also supports the University's Common Good mission through its commitment to learning and teaching excellence, technology enhanced learning, educational scholarship, widening participation and public engagement.

Responsibilities

The main purpose of this role is to advise, train, and support staff in the adoption and effective use of Blackboard Ultra and associated learning technologies. The successful candidate will provide professional and practical support to academic staff, develop and deliver training programmes, and work collaboratively to ensure the effective use of digital learning systems at GCU.

A good working knowledge of Blackboard Learn Ultra, current learning, teaching and assessment technologies, software and VLEs.
Experience of working collaboratively with staff in developing and implementing digital learning, teaching and assessment resources
Experience of developing digital learning and teaching resources using a variety of media for a college or university audience.
Experience of developing and delivering training materials in the development and use of digital technologies in a variety of flexible formats to suit in-person, online and hybrid scenarios.
Experience of working with others to define and design best possible solutions using digital technologies for teaching, learning and assessment.
Confidence using a range of ICT devices, applications, software and digital capture devices
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to interact with academic staff in a support environment
Confidence in delivering training programmes to staff in the use of learning technologies
Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

As listed in the responsibilities above, the candidate will have demonstrated experience with Blackboard Ultra, digital learning resources, and the ability to train staff in learning technologies. Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

How to apply

/ Contact

If you wish to know more about this opportunity, or for an informal discussion, please contact Fiona McBeth at

Equality, diversity and inclusion

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success. The University holds the Athena Swan Silver institutional award, the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, and is a Disability Confident "Committed" employer. We also hold the Carer Positive Established employer award and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and…

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