Assistant Faculty (Part-Time), English

Strayer Group; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc (SEI) is seeking a part-time Assistant Faculty to support online undergraduate English courses. You will interact with students in large online classrooms, assist instructional faculty, and implement varied communication and supplemental instruction methods to promote student success.

This remote role emphasizes tutoring, grading support, and engagement recommendations. Starting pay is $19.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or Communication required.
• A terminal degree in English or Communications preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is required; online teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze student activity in discussions and assessments and respond based on training and input from the lead instructor.
• Assist in managing student communications.
• Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
• Assist with grading and providing feedback.
• Monitor students’ engagement levels and provide recommendations to boost participation.
• Provide tutoring and live sessions as directed by the lead instructor.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Learning styles

Zoom proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in English or Communication

Terminal degree in English or Communications (preferred)

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Video conferencing

Job description

Assistant Faculty are an essential part of creating the optimal learning environment. The University relies on assistant faculty to support instructional faculty by interacting with students in online classrooms that have many students. The successful Assistant Faculty is student focused and able to create and implement various methods of communication and supplemental instruction to support student success. This position works a defined number of hours per week and reports into key Faculty roles within the designated team.

To create an optimal learning environment, the University relies on Assistant Faculty to support instructional Faculty by interacting with students in online classrooms that have a large number of students.

We are currently in search of a passionate part-time Assistant Faculty to support our Online undergraduate level English class for the current Fall quarter starting 10/5/26.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze student activity within discussions and assessments and respond appropriately based upon training and input from the lead instructor.
• Assist in managing student communications.
• Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
• Assist with grading and providing feedback.
• Monitor students' engagement levels and provide recommendations on the best approach on how to increase engagement.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed, providing tutoring, live sessions, or other student support.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed with student outreach.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed in developing supplemental support documents, videos, job aids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Excellent relationship‑building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow‑through.
• Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
• Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning, e.g. Zoom, Teams, 1:1 live sessions etc.

Work Experience

• Previous teaching experience is required.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.

Education

• From a regionally accredited institution; Master's degree in English or Communication required.
• A terminal degree in English or Communications is preferred.

Certificates, licenses and registrations

• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if required dependent on course credentialing requirements).

Other

• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Good attendance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Work Location Details

Many of our positions, including this role, are designed to be remote "home office" settings.

Employees working out of a home office are responsible for providing appropriate and safe office space, office furniture and organization, communication tools, and related items.

These include: Arranging for high-speed internet connection, printer and a dedicated phone line for business use.

Specifics regarding expense coverage and reimbursement vary based on individual position categories. The University will not provide office equipment or on-site set up assistance.

The environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment.

As with on-site positions, our off-site positions require that the majority of the time will be spent using a telephone, PC and monitors.

There are minimal lifting requirements unless otherwise noted.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

$19.00/hour is the expected starting pay for this position. This offer is based on current budgetary guidelines and additional factors outlined below.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well‑being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical