Role Description
This is a remote position.
As an experienced online educator, the candidate will work as an independent contractor of LINC Education to offer online facilitation services for students studying in the Masters of Nursing (Online) offered by Victoria University Online. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of nursing leadership and management, with the ability to apply evidence-based strategies, lead teams, and address healthcare challenges through effective, culturally competent, and reflective practice.
Qualifications
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Registered Nurse or Midwife (AHPRA registration) or Registered Mental Health Practising Nurse and knowledge of unit content.
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PhD and/or Master Degree in Nursing or relevant field (i.e. health-related) plus 5 years' relevant teaching, research and/or professional experience at the PG level in the last 10 years.
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Full rights to work within Australia.
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An Australian Business Number or ABN as a sole trader, or of the entity that will contract with LINC.
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Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures.
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Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication.
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Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection.
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Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including the host universityβs LMS and LINCtrac (training on these platforms will be provided).
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The candidate needs to be available between 5 pm to 10 pm every day.
Requirements
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Leadership
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Project management
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Policy development
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Coaching
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Decision-making
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Analytical skills
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Financial management
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Strategic planning
Roles & Responsibilities
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Provide subject matter guidance to a group of 25-30 undergraduate online students.
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Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management.
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Conduct 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions.
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Provide guidance on relevant reference material.
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Mark assessments with long-form feedback.
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Manage discussion forums.
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Offer proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues.
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Interact with students over email, or calls/online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office etc.).
Benefits
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Selected applicants will be engaged as independent contractors and will be offered a competitive fixed remuneration of up to $6350 for a cohort of 25 students.
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Further upsides are available based on larger batch sizes as well as achievement-related increments of up to 20%.
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Working on behalf of globally ranked and recognised universities.
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Interacting with and learning from high-quality university faculty.
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Working with a diverse range of international students.
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Specialized training for online teaching and delivery.
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Active mentoring for professional growth.
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Improving interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
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The role is part-time (15-20 hours per week) with scheduled weekend availability.
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Educators will have the flexibility to work from a location of their convenience.