RMIT Online: Professional Computing Practice - Casual Online Tutors

Who is RMIT Online?

We were created by RMIT University to provide world-class digital learning experiences leaning into the future of work. We are a passionate and nimble team dedicated to creating a 'community of lifelong learners, successfully navigating the world of work.'

Teaming up with industry thought leaders and experts, we strive to deliver the best in structured but flexible education using the latest digital tools and technologies. And we have a bit of fun along the way.

Sounds great! Tell me about the role

Professional Computing Practice is an undergraduate Bachelor level course that provides an introduction to computing ethics, law and marketing. Throughout the course, students consider computing ethical issues, such as information privacy, computer crime and computer terrorism. Course content includes subject matter relating to non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, intellectual property law (copyright, patent, licensing, royalties), trademarks and warranty disclaimers.

You will further assist students in other aspects of their projects, including critical thinking, problem-solving development methods, teamwork and effective communication.

Our Online Tutors deliver pre-planned academic content using the Canvas Learning Management System. An Online Tutor is not expected to create or add content to a course. As an Online Tutor, your role will include three functions: the delivery of pre-planned academic content; facilitating learning activities and assessments tasks, which will include webinars, online discussion boards and assessments/feedback and the moderation, marking, processing, and submitting of assessment results.

Let's talk about you

Engaging. Inspiring. Collaborative. Intelligent. Strategic.

You'll possess a wide range of knowledge and skills in your field of expertise and will have the know how to utilise this to enhance student success and outcomes. You'll strive to provide the best student experience possible are capable in using the latest digital tools and technologies to deliver innovative course material in an exciting manner.

You must be willing to engage with RMIT Online facilitation strategies and be willing:

• To be coached
• To reflect on your teaching style to adapt to student needs
• To implement feedback based on best practice and student feedback
• To make sense of course content that may have little direction

Skillset and Qualifications

Strong understanding of professional practices, standards and trends/recent developments in the IT industry, specifically in relation to:

• Cyberethics
• General ethical concepts and theories
• Critical reasoning
• Professional ethics and responsibilities
• Social media ethics and FoS (Freedom of Speech) in the digital space
• Copyright, patents, trademarks
• Privacy in the digital space
• Cybercrime and IT-related crimes
• Online communities
• Emerging technologies and ethics

Must be able to demonstrable recent industry experience in relation to professional practices and standards in the IT industry

Online Tutors delivering a Bachelor's level course must have a Master's degree in a suitable content area for the course. Qualifications should be accompanied by relevant industry experience.

Teaching experience in higher education context, especially online, is highly desirable and candidates who have 3+ years of work experience are highly valued. If you're able to provide examples of previous Good Teaching Scores (or equivalent) this will be further beneficial.

Please see the attached Course guide for further information surrounding course content: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/courses/014058

Ticking your boxes? Apply now!

This is not your typical application; we don't want a long-winded application addressing key selection criteria. What we would like is for you to send us your resume and a brief cover letter detailing:

1. What draws you to online facilitation?
2. What excites you about this role?
3. What is your teaching philosophy?
4. How do you intend to make an impact at RMIT Online?

If you are successful in progressing through to the next stage of application, you will be required to complete an online video interview within 48 hours of notification.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to obtain or currently hold a valid Working With Children Check.

Applications close: Wednesday 9th October, 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time