VU BBNS Program

Victoria University (VU) Online is launching a new VU BBNS Program. This accelerated degree is offered in VU’s revolutionary graduate block model where students take 1 unit at a time in 4-week blocks across 8 study periods a year.

The Opportunity-

You will be an Independent Contractor undertaking the role of an Online Facilitator, managed and trained by LINC Education (www.linceducation.com), providing a high level of 1:1 student support to graduate law students. This support includes engaging in discussions about unit content, moderating online discussion forums, marking assessments, and providing feedback to students. The work requires a deep knowledge of the teaching field and best practices in online education delivery.

LINC Education is looking for qualified educators for the below unit:

Name of Unit and Timeline for the Unit-

• BLO1105: Business Law: 05th May 2025 - 29th June 2025

Roles & Responsibilities-

Major responsibilities include:

1. Providing proactive and prompt 1:1 academic support to undergraduate online students via phone, text and email.
2. Moderating discussion board forums on VU’s LMS.
3. Attending/viewing nine-unit online class sessions and attending weekly meetings (30 minutes) with the Online Coordinator over the 4 weeks.
4. Attending three assessment moderation and calibration meetings.
5. Marking assessments and providing feedback as per set rubrics within required timelines.
6. Successfully undertaking Online Facilitator training (paid) and regular coaching to improve student support practices.

Note - New Online Facilitators (contractors) undergo a paid one-time training. Compensation for training will be paid for only if the contractor completes one full study period of work.

Remuneration:

Educators are contracted as Independent Contractors for one unit at a time during each 4-week study period. Compensation is based on the number of students you support and your performance.

1. As a new facilitator, for a standard 15-student allocation, the base compensation is ~$3200 with a success fee of up to 20% (total compensation for a top performer of ~$3800). You will be compensated for a minimum load of 7 students (~$2000).
2. You will have the flexibility of working from a location of your convenience.
3. You will be responsible for incurring any expenses required to provide the services in an online mode such as laptop, internet, and telecom connectivity.
4. You will receive specialised training for the role.
   
   

Time Commitment:

• Since most online students are working professionals and study in non-office hours, online facilitators must have the flexibility to support students after 5 pm on weekdays (same day response to student emails/texts) and over weekends.
• The unit runs over 4-weeks.
• It is anticipated that you will be required to spend approximately 50- 60 hours over this period assuming a standard allocation of 15 students.
  
  

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Business and/or the Law Degree or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• 3 years of relevant teaching, research and/or professional experience in the last 5 years.
• Understanding of Contract Law, Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Legal System.
• For the Law professional, current membership/registration to practice.
• Full working rights to work within Australia.
• An Australian Business Number or ABN as a sole trader, or of the entity that will contract with LINC.

Desirable

• Past experience of teaching online at the UG/PG-level with impressive student evaluation of teaching reports.
• Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students online.
  
  

Next Steps

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing the unit you wish to apply for, your experience, motivation and ability to undertake the role by clicking the Apply button below. You will be invited to interview if you successfully progress to the next application stage. For more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected].