We are now looking to recruit Online Tutors to join our BA Photography (Online) team in the Institute of Photography, covering the Futures and Launch modules. The module Futures is a first third year professional practice module which helps students navigate their professional motivations, aspirations and ethical responsibilities. The module Launch is a final major project module, where students work towards their final portfolio or extended practice. 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 the module Futures will be allocated 112 hours during Study Block 2, to support up to 30 students with learning, assessment and feedback, working January 2025 to May 2025. The Online Tutor for the module Launch, will be allocated 208 hours during Study Block 3, to support up to 30 students with learning, assessment and feedback, working May 2025 to September 2025. About You Educated 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 visual arts practice and a demonstrable engagement with, and interest in, the dialogues, debates and concepts surrounding contemporary arts and culture. 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 13 January 2025. The closing date for this position is Wednesday 20 November 2024. About Us There 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 page www.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.