Academic Mentor

About EDHEC Online :

Founded by and for entrepreneurs in 1906, EDHEC Business School is an internationally renowned business school that has embodied the fundamental values of business for over a century. EDHEC ranks among the top business schools in France and internationally.

A pioneer in online education, EDHEC Business School has created EDHEC Online in 2020 to provide an exceptional, 100% online learning experience, specifically tailored to meet the needs of aspiring managers and decision-makers.

From the Online MBA and Master of Science to the specialized Bachelor of Science and Executive Master, EDHEC Online offers diploma and certification courses that effectively address the present-day business challenges faced by companies.

EDHEC Online is mainly aimed at active professionals who want to boost their careers through high-quality training, accessible anywhere, anytime.

The job : 

EDHEC Online is currently looking for Academic Mentors to teach already developed courses in the following disciplines:

- Data Science

- Finance

- Marketing

- Supply Chain

- Business Ethics

- Sustainability

As an Academic Mentor, you will be expected to :

- Understand the assigned course material, including activities and assessments

- Welcome students to the course upon its opening, communicate clear expectations and guidelines (including instructions and deadlines for assignments and exam)

- Provide academic guidance and mentorship, creating a sense of presence to enrich the online learning experience

- Encourage and nurture interaction on the course’s matter, modelling intellectual expertise

- Answer students' questions about the course within a reasonable timeframe (24 to 48 hours)

- Monitor students' progress through the course, proactively follow up with students who are falling behind and offer support where necessary

- Prepare and facilitate live classes, if applicable, using them as an opportunity to create more interaction with and between students (live classes should not be an academic mentor’s monologue!)

- Correct and assess students’ work (continuous assessment graded activities and final exam) in accordance with EDHEC Online’s academic standards and provide students with meaningful feedback explaining their grades

- Together with the EDHEC Online team (and other academic mentors if applicable), contribute to the continuous improvement of the course and program

- Comply with the EDHEC Ethics Code, and immediately inform EDHEC Online’s direction of any situation (such as violence, harassment, discrimination, conflict, mental health problem, etc.) that may present a serious and/or imminent danger to the institution, its students, or other stakeholders.

Requirements :

- You have at least a master’s degree in the relevant discipline. A PhD is a plus.

- You have several years of relevant professional experience in international contexts. A previous experience in training facilitation and/or teaching (online or in-person) is a plus.

- You are motivated to share your knowledge and experience with others.

- You are fluent in French and/or English (written and spoken).

- You are comfortable with videoconferencing and other common technological tools.

- You can free up at least 5 hours a week in your agenda for the duration of the course (i.e. a period of 2 to 4 months, including the exam correction period).

Why join the EDHEC Online team? 

- Make a significant impact on the academic and professional success of our students

- Develop your teaching experience by leading online courses, developed by world-class faculty

- Create meaningful connections with our diverse, inspiring and hard-working students

- Contribute to our continuous innovation approach, at the crossroads of technology and education

- Join an internationally recognized, top-ranked business school