Volunteer Instructor - Online Education Strategies

University of the People (UoPeople), a non-profit dedicated to opening access to higher education is currently seeking VolunteerInstructors to teach a course on ‘Online Education Strategies’ at foundation level. The Online Education Strategies is a highdemand course that all our undergraduate students take to help them succeed in our pedagogical model. This is the first class that thestudents take so it covers study strategies, critical thinking, APA, etc.

Your service as a Volunteer Instructor will supportUoPeople’s global mission to offer affordable, quality, online, degree-granting educational programs to any qualified student.Instructors should plan for a weekly commitment of around 15 hours of volunteering for the duration of the nine-week UoPeople term. TheUniversity issues a modest reimbursement ($300 for one course and $600 for two courses) to Volunteer Instructors. This is intended to coverexpenses associated with teaching such as internet service, subscriptions, or other materials.

PositionDescription:

UoPeople Volunteer Instructors must make a weekly commitment of about 15 hours to course-related activities,which consist of responding to student emails and messages, posting discussion questions, engaging with students, grading learning journals,and reviewing peer assessments. Each UoPeople course is nine weeks long and is taught fully online in the learning management system.Instructors must be able to teach in an online world and understand the needs of a very diverse student population.

What WeAsk

• Devote approximately 15 hours per course per week.
• Maintain an instructor presence in the course withfrequent check-ins and timely responsiveness to students.
• Communicate effectively with diverse student populations and aninternational 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 bydeadlines.
• 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 thecourse.
• A completed bachelors level or masters or doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Online teaching experiencepreferred, but not necessary.

How to Join

Interested applicants should submit an application via ourinstructor application portal at the following address: https://www.uopeople.edu/volunteer/

Who We Are

University of the People (UoPeople)?https://uopeople.edu?is the first non-profit, tuition-free, U.S.-accreditedonline university serving the educational needs of the global community. Dedicated to opening access to higher education for all, UoPeopleis designed to help qualified high school graduates overcome the financial, geographic, political, and personal constraints keeping themfrom collegiate studies.

University of the People is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The DistanceEducation Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The DistanceEducation Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).