Website University of the People
Job Category: Permanent Part Time Work from Home
Advertised On: 20th June 2022
The Position:
Your service as a Volunteer Instructor supports People’s global mission to offer affordable, quality, online, degree-granting educational programs to any qualified student. Volunteer Instructors should plan for a weekly commitment of around 15 hours for each nine-week term. The University issues a modest reimbursement to Volunteer Instructors that ranges ($450-$900 for undergraduate and $650-$1300 for graduate level) per course. This is intended to cover expenses associated with teaching such as internet service, subscriptions, or other materials.
Content Areas Currently Accepting Applications:
Math; History; Art; Accounting; Management; Finance; Computer Science; Biology; Health Sciences
Sociology; Psychology; Economics; Education (Doctorly Prepared only)
What We Ask:
• Devote approximately 15 hours per course per week
• Maintain an instructor presence in the course with frequent check-ins and timely responsiveness to students
• Communicate effectively with diverse student populations and an international administration
• Teach course subject matter to ensure every student can master the learning outcomes
• Regularly check in with Faculty Affairs personnel regarding any course issues
• Monitor course grades and finalize grades by deadlines
• Model sensitivity to a diverse student population, representing the full spectrum of cultural, political, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds
What You Bring:
• Expertise in the subject area of the course
• A completed masters or doctorate from an accredited institution
• Online teaching experience preferred, but not necessary