Experience

Capstone Editing

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director and Head Editor

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  http://www.capstoneediting.com.au Dr Lisa Lines is a historian, author and academic editor. As one of Australia’s most experienced specialist academic editors, Dr Lines has edited thousands of academic documents, including more than 450 postgraduate theses and over 1.500 journal articles, during an editing career spanning over 18 years. In addition, Dr Lines has over 15 years of employment experience in Australian universities. She has lectured and tutored at all three South Australian universities, as well as the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra. Her expertise is in the fields of modern European history (specifically the Spanish Civil War), communications, management, and learning and teaching, including research into academic integrity and plagiarism. Dr Lines is actively involved in professional industry organisations such as the Canberra Society of Editors, Australia’s national Institute of Professional Editors, the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (UK) and the Editorial Freelancers Association (US). The aims of these organisations are to promote high editorial standards and to advance the profession of editing. Dr Lines is a strong supporter of these aims. Show less



UNSW Canberra

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lecturer in History

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Undertaking high impact research and publication in first-ranked journals and international publications • Undertaking undergraduate teaching, postgraduate coursework teaching and postgraduate supervision • Developing and teaching courses including Spanish Civil War, Early Modern European History, World War II and Strategic Studies • Academic administration including marking and assessment of student work, consulting with students, setting and marking of examinations, maintaining appropriate records and providing final grades for students • Teaching foundational academic skills to students including academic writing, research skills, critical thinking and referencing • Undertaking appropriate administrative duties in relation to course administration, service on committees, and other tasks as directed by the Head of School Show less



Elite Editing (Australia)

• Australia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director and Head Editor

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2014

  • Owner and manager of Australia’s largest academic editing service • Hiring, training and supervision of all staff • Editing and proofreading manuscripts, research papers, books, chapters, postgraduate theses and journal articles • Managing all financial and legal aspects • Managing all advertising and marketing • Administrative, customer service and management duties • Creation and maintenance of the website • Provision of private tuition to students in Humanities and Social Sciences subjects Show less



University of South Australia

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer in Communications, School of Communication, International Studies and Languages

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars for undergraduate students in Advanced Technical Writing and Advanced Editing and Publishing • Academic administration including marking and assessment of student work, consulting with students, setting and marking of examinations, maintaining appropriate records and providing final grades for students • Ongoing one-to-one support to students • Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars for undergraduate students in Advanced Technical Writing and Advanced Editing and Publishing • Academic administration including marking and assessment of student work, consulting with students, setting and marking of examinations, maintaining appropriate records and providing final grades for students • Ongoing one-to-one support to students



University of South Australia

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Foundation Studies (Regional Strand) and Academic Learning Adviser

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Undertake a postdoctoral research focusing on rural Australian women and Higher Education • Coordinate and teach core courses in Foundation Studies including preparing and delivering lectures and tutorials • Academic administration including marking and assessment of student work, consulting with students, setting and marking of examinations, maintaining appropriate records and providing final grades for students • Course coordination, sourcing and supervising sessional staff and contribution to program planning and evaluation • Participation in CRE, Division and University committees and meetings • Provide individual support to students to improve learning in undergraduate and postgraduate programs or courses • Design and deliver student-centred services, programs and resources to support students in their development of academic literacies, research management, research planning and research communication skills Show less



University of Adelaide

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sessional Lecturer

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2009

  • Preparation and delivery of tutorials for undergraduate students • Assessment of all work submitted • Ongoing one-to-one support to students when required • Preparation and delivery of tutorials for undergraduate students • Assessment of all work submitted • Ongoing one-to-one support to students when required



National Tertiary Education Union

• Adelaide, Australia

• Branch Organiser, University of Adelaide Branch

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Propose, organise and undertake recruitment and other campaigns, including campaigns around social and community issues • Deal with industrial matters and disputes, represent members • Draft, produce and distribute newsletters and other materials • Administrative duties, including managing the office, financial duties and maintaining accurate records • Rostering, training and supervision of clerical and administrative staff • Propose, organise and undertake recruitment and other campaigns, including campaigns around social and community issues • Deal with industrial matters and disputes, represent members • Draft, produce and distribute newsletters and other materials • Administrative duties, including managing the office, financial duties and maintaining accurate records • Rostering, training and supervision of clerical and administrative staff