Online Module Tutor - Social Science

Online Module Tutor - Social Science

Reference number: JR254590
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Freelance
Salary: Competitive

We are seeking contractors with Social Science expertise and academic experience to deliver online modules. In this freelance module tutor role, you will support the learning of our online students who are studying with the University of Essex Online. Further information on our programmes can be found at

There may also be opportunities to supervise dissertations and/or develop module content.

Sociology - some of our modules include:

• Sociological Imagination
• Foundations of Social Theory
• Exploring Contemporary Social Issues
• Advanced Sociological Theory
• Media, Crime and Culture
• Migratory Journeys

Key Responsibilities

The primary role of the freelance module tutor is to lead and support the learning of the students, using the learning materials provided in the module. This will involve a number of duties, that might include, but are not limited to:

• Leading online teaching sessions;
• Holding office hours;
• Monitoring and contributing to discussion forums;
• Providing students with examples from your own practice;
• Assessing and moderating both formative and summative assessments;
• Providing appropriate feedback and advice to students;
• Replying to student emails;
• Responding to academic queries, including those based upon pre-existing module content.

Supervision (optional)

• Meeting and supporting students as they work on their final projects/dissertations;
• Marking and double-marking projects/dissertations.

Content development (optional)

• Creating lecturecasts;
• Designing assessment;
• Creating multiple choice questions and other formative activities.

Qualifications, experience and abilities

You will have academic experience and expertise in one or more of the relevant subject areas outlined above. Full details of criteria required are presented below.

1. Educated to PhD level or equivalent or have substantial industry experience in a field relevant to the Department (for postgraduate activities)
2. Educated to at least master's level or equivalent in a field relevant to the Department
3. HEteaching qualification and/or Fellowship/Senior Fellowship/Principal Fellowship of AdvanceHE
4. A record of research and/or scholarly activity and/or industry experience (desirable)
5. Experience of HE teaching, including seminars/tutorials
6. Experience of using platforms such as Zoom/Teams to teach online and/or lead other activity (e.g. meetings) online
7. Experience of using a virtual learning environment or similar experience
8. Experience of HE assessment marking and moderation
9. Experience of HE dissertation / final year project supervision, including consideration of ethics forms (for supervision only)
10. Experience of developing HE content and assessment (for content development only)
11. Ability to mark appropriately and provide excellent feedback to students that supports learning
12. Ability to develop content that enhances learning and employability (for content development only)
13. Ability to be engaging within seminars and/or supervision meetings
14. Ability to appropriately assess ethics forms (for supervision only)
15. Ability to overcome challenges of online delivery
16. Ability to answer questions clearly
17. Ability to support students with their learning
18. Ability to encourage student input within seminars and/or supervision meetings

We can only consider candidates who are UK residents. UK residency typically means you must reside in the UK for at least 183 days per tax year.

Due to the freelance nature of this role, we cannot accept applications from candidates on a student visa (previously a tier 4 visa)

To undertake contractor work with Kaplan Higher Education UK, you would need to have a reliable internet connection, a personal laptop/PC with MS Edge, and a smart phone or device with MS Authenticator.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.