Description

Are you ready to be at the forefront of online tertiary education?

Pearson Education University Partnership offers educational services for university institutions. At Pearson, we are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for our University Partners. Pearson prides itself on being dedicated to teaching and learning that is not only high quality but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region. We have several sessional/ casual teaching opportunities for psychology postgraduate experts in online education.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for psychology industry professionals and educators with subject matter expertise and a passion for online education and student success. We want people we can count on. You will be self-motivated, dependable, innovative, and proactive. You will be able to work remotely. We want people who are familiar with facilitating online educational courses remotely and who can develop a strong relationship with academics, support staff, and students. You will have a remote working environment that allows you to deliver a high-quality student experience.

We are currently seeking online tutors with expertise in their respective psychology fields to facilitate courses within our Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

About the Role

The Online Tutors are responsible for undertaking online course teaching and assessment to support academic delivery of managed programs within our partnerships with Australian universities. The Online Tutor ensures that courses are delivered to a high standard, by supporting continued student engagement and academic success for students of Pearson’s university partners. This role is not responsible for delivery planning or design/development of online course curriculum/materials.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:
A completed Masters in Psychology or Ph.D. in Psychology.

Appropriate subject knowledge and skills relevant to the subject/s being taught.

A commitment to maintaining currency in field/s of technical expertise, through continuing scholarship or advances in practice.

A strong commitment to delivering high-quality contemporary learning activities via online technologies to enhance the student experience and learning.

Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact with a diverse range of students and stakeholders.

A commitment to continuous professional development in online teaching and assessment practice.

1 years' experience in an online teaching role, ideally in higher education.

Preferred:
A vocational or tertiary qualification in teaching adults, such as a Diploma in Adult Education or Graduate Certificate Learning and Teaching.

Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.

The ability to work flexible hours during the academic year including days and evenings.

If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create your application online.

At Pearson, we value the employee journey and pride ourselves in building an inclusive and diverse culture

Primary Location: AU-VIC-Melbourne

Work Locations: AU-Melbourne-707 Collins 707 Collins Street Goods Shed South Melbourne 3008

Job: Learning Delivery

Organization: Core

Employee Status: Casual/Seasonal

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Jan 28, 2021

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Part-time Temporary

Req ID: 2006932

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.