Apply for Vacancy for English Volunteer at University of the People in the USA. The category for this application is English as Second Language.

About:

University of the People is a non-profit, accredited online institution of higher education in Pasadena, California, United States. It currently offers academic degrees in business administration and computer science.

UoPeople is building a sustainable new model for higher education, in which students are asked to pay only a $120 assessment fee at the end of each course ($240 in the MBA). A four-year bachelor’s degree is only $4,860. Furthermore, for students who might find even these modest fees prohibitive, the university offers a variety of scholarships, to fulfill the part of its mission that no qualified student will be left behind for financial reasons.

Position Description:

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. Likewise, Instructors must be able to teach in an online learning environment and understand the needs of a very diverse student population. The university provides its instructors with an honorarium, ranging from $350-500 USD per course for undergraduate courses. Courses are 9 weeks long.

Responsibilities:

• Devote approximately 15 hours per course per week and be able to check in on courses frequently, but at a minimum once every 48 hours.
• Also, communicate effectively with diverse student populations and global administration.
• Likewise, convey subject matter expertise in online class.
• Additionally, regularly check in with the Director of Faculty Affairs regarding any course issues.
• Moreover, monitor course grades and finalize grades as needed.
• Similarly, must be sensitive to a diverse student population, representing the full spectrum of cultural, political, socio-economic and religious backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Online teaching experience is preferred.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Expertise in the subject area of the course.
• Additionally, appreciation of a diverse student population, representing the full spectrum of cultural, political, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.

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