We are now looking to recruit an Online Tutor to join our MA Marketing & Digital Communications (Online) team in the School of Communication. This role will teach Module 3, Global Media Planning supporting students in developing a strategic media plan for digital marketing campaigns. The module's focus is initially on the topics that impact global media planning (how brands scale their campaigns, the technology used to do this, data and digital privacy considerations, etc) before turning to the practical skills needed to build a media plan.
Online Tutors are vital to the success and vibrancy of our online courses. They are a constant presence in the module, the first point of contact for students' academic enquiries and supporting their learning activities.
As the Online Tutor you will deliver live sessions such as webinars, workshops or tutorials each week to a cohort of students. Around these live sessions you will be responsible for topic discussions, and academic guidance via emails, one to ones and an online learning space. You will work closely with the course leader and module leaders to ensure best possible student experience.
The hours for this role are flexible and spread throughout the week as agreed by your line manager. The flexibility of this role means that you can fit the hours around existing responsibilities. The role compliments individuals who have freelance careers or other teaching commitments. Each online tutor is responsible for no more than 30 students, making this an extremely rewarding role.
The Online Tutor for this module will be allocated 160 hours to support up to 30 students with learning, assessment and feedback, working May 2024 to September 2024.
About YouEducated to degree level, or having equivalent industry experience, the ideal candidate will have experience in working with groups of students from diverse backgrounds at HE level. You will have evidence of professional media planning and a demonstrable engagement with digital campaigns. Previous experience teaching online would also be an advantage. You will be well organised, have excellent communication skills, and the commitment to deliver an excellent online learning experience for students.
We are looking to hear from candidates who also have the following skills/experience:
• An understanding of the principles and practicalities of online learning
• Strong connections with industry and professional practice.
• Excellent digital literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the full job description above.
Due to the online nature of this role, it can be worked remotely, however the successful candidate must be based within the UK and be able to start on 20 May 2024.
The closing date for this position is Sunday 14 April 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 29 April 2024.
About UsThere couldn't be a better time to work with us at Falmouth University. For more than 120 years, we've been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Building on that heritage, we're now harnessing the power of digital technology to ensure we're making an impact in the future economy.
We are passionate about ideas and innovation. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and transdisciplinary working, believing that only together can we deliver the bold thinking that will solve the most complex issues of our time.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:
- Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
- Life Assurance
Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers pagewww. falmouth.ac.uk/jobs.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth's strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University's HR policies and procedures in full.
Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.