Professional Expertise (minimum of 2-3 expertise)

• Simulating Material Behaviour (L4)
• Computer Aided Design and Design Practice (L4)
• Advanced Design Simulation and Material Performance (L5)
• Thinking in Systems: AI Enhanced Design (L5)
• Engineering Analytics and Intelligent Decisions (L5)
• Materials and Manufacturing (L5)
• Applied Silumation and Digital Prototyping (L6)
• Sustainable Design and Lifecycle Engineering (L6)

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience designing or delivering online/blended learning modules or activities.
• Ability to create engaging, structured, and learner-centred experiences.
• Proficiency in or enthusiasm to learn tools such as Moodle, Padlet, Mentimeter, and H5P.
• Understanding of assessment practices that support feedback and student success.
• Familiarity with inclusive and accessible design principles (e.g., WCAG 2.2).
• Experience with flipped classroom, constructivist, or active learning pedagogies is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative: Embraces teamwork and co-creation.
• Innovative: Designs dynamic learning experiences with creativity.
• Learner-Centred: Keeps students’ needs and engagement at the core of design decisions.
• Adaptable and Agile: Thrives in iterative, fast-paced environments.
• Solution-Focused: Finds proactive, creative solutions to challenges.
• Digitally Curious: Open to new tools and emerging technologies.
• Reflective: Committed to continuous improvement and learning.

If you’re passionate about designing outstanding digital learning experiences and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Workers benefit from:

• Rolled up holiday pay, and we even throw in Christmas closure!
• Access to:
  • UK Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - by Health Assured
  • Menopause at Work and Wellbeing Hubs
  • Various discounts and savings scheme
  • A generous Aviva pension plan, with a company contribution of 7% (subject to eligibility)

Arden’s values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date:

Monday 30 November

Please note that while a closing date has been provided for this role, it is an urgent vacancy, and we will review applications, shortlist, and interview as they are received. As such, the role may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible to ensure they are considered for this opportunity.

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we ensure our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.