This is a remote position.
HNO7901-Research Project
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 research methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, and be able to guide students in conducting independent, evidence-based research. They should be able to support students in developing critical literature reviews, undertaking data collection and analysis, and effectively disseminating research findings through formal reports or journal articles, while applying ethical and rigorous research practices.
Key Skills Required
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Research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)
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Evidence-based research
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Critical literature review
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Data collection techniques
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Data analysis
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Academic writing and reporting
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Research ethics
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Scholarly dissemination
Desired Candidate Profile
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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 university’s LMS and LINCtrac (training on these platforms will be provided).
The candidate needs to be available between 5 pm to 10 pm every day.
Roles & Responsibilities
LINC Fellows will be responsible for providing:
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Subject matter guidance to a group of 25-30 postgraduate students;
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Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management;
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1:1 academic support sessions;
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Guidance on relevant reference material;
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Assessment marking with long-form feedback
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Management of discussion forums; and
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Proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues.
LINC Fellows will be expected to promptly interact with students over email, or calls / online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office etc.).
