Job Description:
Academic Coaches are highly qualified, experienced practitioners who most frequently serve as the liaison between the university faculty member and students. The exact qualifications and requirements of an Academic Coach are tailored according to individual university and program needs. Often the Academic Coach is the student's initial point of contact. The Coach does not "teach" the course but, rather, facilitates interaction of students and monitors student progress. The most common term for this role is Academic Coach but in some programs the term may be Instructional Assistant (IA), Teaching Assistant (TA) or Facilitator. The Professor is the faculty of record and the content expert.

Coaches monitor student engagement, facilitate course content, provide online student support, and regularly collaborate with university faculty. Academic Coaches serve as facilitators and graders; University professors are the teachers of record.

The Academic Coaching positions are considered part-time work (as an independent contractor). Academic coach positions are all online and we work with individuals worldwide to assist faculty in delivery the courses and ensure student success. Positions ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week are available for qualified candidates to work from home as online teaching assistants or academic coaches.

Academic Coaches who consistently complete coach assignments with quality will be considered for additional sections or responsibilities. We do not want to over extend a coaches' responsibilities to such a degree that this negatively impacts their ability to serve students. In a first assignment, the practical limit is 50 students, with 30 being more typical. A highly proficient coach with ample time may be assigned up to 150 students but this is the upper limit.

Coaches are assigned to courses, and the courses are offered in a carousel format - in which the same course is not offered each course cycle. The courses are divided into sections of approximately 30 students. You can be assigned to multiple sections within a course.

Coaching assignments are made in consultation with Program Directors and Lead Coaches. Either of who may guide the candidate in a short orientation to the assigned program and course. Actual course assignments are made near to the course start date and are dependent on many factors including: area and level of graduate study, university approval and student enrollments.

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Job Requirements:

For Undergrad & Graduate Nursing Programs:

A current and valid RN license and MSN or greater is required. PhD Nursing or DNP is preferred for MSN programs. Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice experience required; prior experience teaching experienced is highly preferred. RN License in Ohio is a plus; if you are willing to obtain a RN License in Ohio - at you own expense – this could increase your potential for coaching assignments.

* Nursing Education & Practice (MSN REQUIRED)
* Nursing Management & Administration (MSN REQUIRED; PhD Preferred)
* Nursing Research & Theory (MSN REQUIRED; PhD Preferred)

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For Graduate Education Programs:

A doctorate/terminal degree (PhD or EdD; EdS is not a terminal degree) or actively pursuing a terminal degree is required; with a minimum of a Master's Degree with at least 18+ graduate hours in Literacy, Reading Specialization, Educational Administration, Mathematics or Science Education and/or Curriculum & Instruction is required. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an educational environment or institution.

* Curriculum & Instruction (EdD/PhD RREQUIRED)
- Literacy Studies / Reading Specialization (EdD/PhD REQUIRED)
- Math Education / Science Education (EdD/PhD REQUIRED)
- Educational Research (EdD/PhD REQUIRED)
* Educational Administration (Master’s Degree in Content Area REQUIRED; PhD Highly Preferred Preferred)
* Educational Counseling (Master’s Degree in Content Area REQUIRED; PhD Highly Preferred; Certified School Counselor with 3 yrs Exp. as School Counseling REQUIRED)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING JOB REQUIREMENTS & APPLYING:

THESE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT FLEXIBLE, AS THEY ARE MANADATED BY OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS. IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE MINIMUM RQUIREMENT, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

IF YOUR BACKGROUND AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE DOES NOT MATCH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED, WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE COURSES THAT WOULD MATCH YOUR EXPEREINCE.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOUR BACKGROUND & EXPEREINCE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THESE MINIMUM REQUIREDMENTS LISTED ABOVE.

A background check and reciept of OFFICIAL transcripts for All Degrees Earnerd will be REQUIRED.

Please email a resume and unofficial transcripts (if available) to recruiting@academicpartnerships.com