Volunteer Instructor - Philosophy

University of the People (UoPeople), a non-profit dedicated to opening access to higher education is currently seeking VolunteerInstructors to teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy and/or Ethics and Social Responsibility. Your service as a Volunteer Instructorwill support UoPeople’s global mission to offer affordable, quality, online, degree-granting educational programs to any qualifiedstudent. Instructors should plan for a weekly commitment of around 15 hours of volunteering for the duration of the nine-week UoPeople term.The University will issue modest expense reimbursements to Volunteer Instructors ($450 for one course and $900 for two courses atundergraduate level) in appreciation for their generous contributions toward our mission.

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

• Devote approximately 15 hours per course per week.
• Maintain an instructor presence in thecourse with frequent check-ins and responsiveness to students.
• Communicate effectively with diverse student populations and aninternational administration.
• Teach course subject matter to ensure every student can master learning outcomes.
• Regularlycheck in with Faculty Affairs administrators 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.

How to Join

Interested applicants should submit anapplication via our instructor application portal at the following address: https://www.uopeople.edu/volunteer/