Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution located in Western Australia (WA) with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, research and state-of-the-art facilities. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities in which we serve. ECU is guided by strong values that influence the way we work and our vision is to further enhance our reputation and be recognised for our world ready graduates and leading-edge research. Our purpose is to transform lives and enrich society through education and our world-class research including our commitments on equality, opportunities for disadvantaged people and reducing our impact on the environment.

The diverse and talented staff in the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) play a central role in achieving ECU's vision, and in designing and implementing future-oriented teaching and learning strategies. With its base at the Joondalup Campus, the CLT delivers a comprehensive suite of services and programmes on campus.

The Learning Support team forms part of the CLT and focuses on enhancing student success and preparedness for university. The team supports all ECU students to transition into university successfully and progress throughout their study, including enabling, undergraduate, postgraduate, and HDR programs. The team adopts a strength-based perspective to student development in these programs through delivering academic skills activities both within and outside of the curriculum.

The Role
The Senior Learning Adviser (AI Literacy) is an exciting role that will support students in the productive, ethical, and critical use of artificial intelligence for learning and assessment. This support will be provided through activities such as the creation of prompt guides and online learning resources, the delivery of student workshops, and building the capacity of other ECU support staff to provision high-quality advice for the student use of AI. The role will also work collaboratively with other Senior Learning Advisers, Senior Learning Designers, and Librarians to support professional learning for academic staff in the student use of AI. This may include student support for self-regulating learning, building feedback literacy, and improving professional communication in diverse disciplinary contexts.

The role will prioritise the student support for university approved tools, though it will also contribute to the evaluation of other emerging AI tools and platforms. Support and evaluation for these tools will align with ECU’s vision to provide high-quality learning experiences that build student independence, critical thinking, and employability.

The successful applicants will possess the following capabilities:

A graduate qualification or progression towards a higher degree in Education and subsequent relevant teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Demonstrated experience in supporting the student use of artificial intelligence in a higher education context
Demonstrated experience in supporting student skills development, including academic communication and other forms of learning support
Strong interpersonal skills and experience supporting people of diverse cultural backgrounds
A highly collaborative approach with a record of having achieved significant goals through teamwork.

The successful applicant will also have personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, fixed-term (18-month) role attracts a salary of $115,042 to $129,573 pa plus 17% superannuation.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Contact
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Andrew Kelly ( andrew.kelly@ecu.edu.au ) for more information.

How to Apply
Please submit a concise cover letter (1 page) describing your suitability for this position, directly addressing the selection criteria above, and attach a copy of your current CV to the online application portal.

Closing Date
Applications close on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 11.30pm AWST.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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