Teaching & Learning Specialist, QTL

Teaching & Learning Specialist

Department

Quality, Teaching & Learning

Location

Aga Khan University, Nairobi

Introduction 

Founded in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university and fully chartered in Kenya in 2021, The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, and carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

The AKU-wide Network of Quality, Teaching and Learning was set up by the Provost in 2013 with the aim of supporting​ excellence in our academic programmes to ensure a strong student learning experience that enables AKU graduates to meet their programme learning outcomes. QTL net aims to offer a safe and inclusive space, where faculty can take advantage of a range of services, resources, and programmes on teaching excellence and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Job Purpose/Summary

Reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning, the candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing professional development activities for faculty, mainly in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide input and operationalize the strategic plan for the Network of Quality, Teaching, and Learning.

  
  

• Assist in the development and lead the coordination of faculty development programmes, workshops, consultations, sessions and other TL activities, to improve faculty teaching skills, educational strategies, and educational leadership.

  
  

• Develop and lead/Co-lead workshops and maintain workshop schedules on teaching and learning, including integration of technology into teaching and learning.

  
  

• Provide mentorship in instructional delivery and curriculum enhancement to ensure that best education practices are reflected in teaching and learning at AKU.

  
  

• Provide collaborative leadership and guidance to faculty and instructional staff in developing and delivering courses.

  
  

• Engage in research-related activities, e.g., literature reviews, data collection, conducting surveys, writing research reports, and other publications.

  
  

• Collaborate with the other two arms of QTL_net namely Quality Assurance Improvement (QAI) and Blended and Digital Learning (BDL) teams for the execution of all initiatives taken by QTL_net.

  
  

• Write reports and manage data on the faculty development activities conducted throughout the year.

  
  

• Be responsible for any delegated budgets related to the post.

  
  

• Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required or assigned by the Director.

  
  

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Instructional and/or Faculty Development, or a related field.

  
  

• Five or more years of experience in a higher education environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant professional and higher education experience.

  
  

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills, as well as a broad background in teaching methodologies and experiences.

  
  

• Strong capacity for independent thinking and creativity when working with diverse groups.

  
  

• Proven ability to quickly assess situations, prioritize multiple demands, and resolve issues with minimal direct supervision.

  
  

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, supported by a broad background in teaching methodologies and practical experience.

  
  

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational and administrative abilities, coupled with strong IT proficiency.

  
  

• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to deliver results within set deadlines.

  
  

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain constructive working relationships across diverse teams and departments.