Online Learning Advisor

Summary

Join Swinburne Online as an Online Learning Advisor (OLA) and make a positive impact on student learning. This remote, flexible position requires a 4-hour per week commitment per group, with a maximum of 48 hours between logins. OLAs deliver planned academic content, provide support to students, and mark assessments. The role requires specific qualifications and experience, including a TEQSA AQF level 8 qualification or above and a law degree. Successful candidates will participate in a paid 3-week online training course before commencing teaching in July. Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

Requirements

• TEQSA AQF level 8 qualifications or above
• A law degree that fulfils the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in your State/Territory in Australia
• 3-5 years of industry experience
• High level written communication skill
• Strong organisation & planning skills
• Confidence and resourcefulness in learning new technologies
• High levels of empathy for the challenges experienced by online students
• A passion for helping students succeed both academically and personally
• Evidence of Academic Engagement Activities and Professional Engagement Activities over last 5 years (e.g. Participation in professional events (including conferences), publications (i.e. peer reviewed journal articles, conference papers, textbooks), substantial involvement with a professional body, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned academic content, learning activities and assessment tasks (including moderation, assessment and feedback)
• Marking, processing and submitting assessment results according to established guidelines within requested time frames

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at a tertiary level
• A master's in law
• PhD in law or related field or enrolled in PhD and expect completion in 2 years
• Applicants who do not hold a PhD but hold a Master of Laws or related qualification and can demonstrate significant industry experience will be considered. You will need to be able to demonstrate current legal experience in Australia and a current practicing certificate is desirable

Benefits

• Remote work
• Flexible hours
• Paid 3-week online training course