Indigenous Perspectives in Learning and Teaching- Online Facilitation

This is a remote position.

AEK7001–Indigenous Perspectives in Learning and Teaching

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 Teaching-Primary (Online) offered by Victoria University Online. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of Indigenous education, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and demonstrate the ability to engage students in critically examining curriculum and pedagogical practices. They should be able to support students in understanding post-colonial and decolonising approaches, Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty, and the development of culturally appropriate teaching and curriculum materials, while promoting ethical, inclusive, and equitable educational outcomes. 

Key Skills Required

• Indigenous education and perspectives
  

• Culturally responsive pedagogy
  

• Curriculum development and evaluation
  

• Post-colonial and decolonising approaches
  

• Understanding of Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty
  

• Inclusive teaching practices
  

• Critical reflection and analysis
  

• Ethical and equitable education practices 
  

Desired Candidate Profile 

• A Doctoral qualification or Master's Degree in Teaching and/or the relevant discipline area, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
  

• 5 years of relevant primary school teaching, research and/or professional experience in the last 10 years (Note: At least 3 years formal teaching experience at a university or college is preferred); 
  

• Knowledge and understanding of teacher education policies and practices.
  

• Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures; 
  

• Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication
  

• Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection; 
  

• Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including 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: 

1. Subject matter guidance to a group of 20-25 postgraduate students;  
   

2. Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management; 
   

3. 1:1 academic support sessions; ​
   

4. Guidance on relevant reference material; 
   

5. Assessment marking with long-form feedback 
   

6. Management of discussion forums; and
   

7. 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.).