Assistant Trainer, Online Pedagogy at United States International University - USIU Africa

Reporting to the Lead, Online Pedagogy. The holder of this position will support in key responsibilities that include; review partner curriculum and content, collaborate with partners in contextualization of content and pedagogical approaches as well as Coordinating facilitation activities with other trainers.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee training activities of individual cohorts.
• Provide post-grad support to program scholars. Coordinate facilitation activities and mentor trainees through the program.
• Review completed modules and facilitate submission of completed modules
• Support Lead, Online Pedagogy to;
  • Review partner resources for content and curriculum for Online Pedagogy.
  • Collaboratively contextualize learning material for delivery to institutions in the network.
  • To facilitate training sessions in areas related to Online Pedagogy and mentor peers to do the same at home institutions on a train-the-trainer knowledge transfer model.
  • Oversee program Monitoring and Evaluation activities

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Master’s degree in content area or other related field aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
• 5 years’ experience in instruction at University level in both traditional face-to-face, and online delivery methodologies
• At least 5 years developing online curriculum, courses, and assessment tools.
• Highly preferred;
  • Faculty training experience
  • International experience, especially in the African continent or willing to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Personal Attributes & Competencies:

• Proficient in multiple Learning Management Systems
• Strong practical technical skills in a wide variety of online technologies including but not limited to Mac, Windows, and mobile device operating systems; various academic software; various media development software,
• Sound Knowledge of the teaching, learning, pedagogy, and faculty development.
• Understanding of the use of LMS’s and other software and innovative technologies used in a fully online academic environment.
• Willingness to troubleshoot problems and discover solutions to solving those problems.
• A skillful team player with demonstrated ability to work closely and carefully with faculty, the IT team and other members of the USIU-Africa community to maintain an atmosphere of courtesy, professionalism and strong service.
• Experience working in higher education in support of faculty.
• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English with the sophistication necessary to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to carry out the essential responsibilities listed with humility, grace, and optimism.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse and inclusive nature of a distinguished higher education environment.