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RMIT VN Hiring for Casual Online Tutor – Programming Job at Melbourne Full Time
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Overview:
Applications Close:
Overview:
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Casual tutoring role, teaching advanced programming techniques
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5-10 hours per week, based Online
About us
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
About The Role
Advanced Programming Techniques i s an undergraduate Bachelor level course that teaches students programming principles, skills and practices for modern software development. Concepts taught in this course include dynamic memory management, advanced typing and polymorphism, automated build systems, defensive programming, debugging, testing, and adherence to modern coding standards and practices .
As a n online tutor, you should be proficient in C++ (C++14 ISO language definition and features) and profess good understanding of software engineering practices like structured programming. You will further assist students in other aspects of their projects, including critical thinking, problem-solving development methods, team work 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.
Please see the Course guide for further information surrounding course content :
Advanced Programming Techniques
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;
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To be coached
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To reflect on your teaching style to adapt to student needs
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To implement feedback based on best practice and student feedback
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To make sense of course content that may have little direction
Key Selection Criteria
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Proficient in C++ (C++14 ISO language definition and features).
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Extensive experience in the use of typical features of the C++ language including basic language constructs, abstract data types, encapsulation and polymorphism, dynamic memory management, dynamic data structures, file management, and managing large projects containing multiple source files.
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Good understanding of software engineering practices like structured programming.
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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.
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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.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘ Apply ’ link below. For further information about this position, please contact Lauren Ryan ( [email protected]).
Mandatory:
A relevant tertiary degree and /or extensive project and administrative expertise in a complex tertiary education or similar service environment.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.
Bring your whole self to work
We are better for our diversity . When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognized by a broad spectrum of external organizations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.
We are also happy to make adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us via your preferred type of communication: email [email protected] with your request(s).
Applications Close:
10 Oct 2021 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.
Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak here .