Assistant Faculty (Part-Time), English

Strayer University, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI) seeks an Assistant Faculty to support online undergraduate English courses. The role emphasizes student engagement, tutoring, grading support, and coordinating with lead instructors in a remote, part-time capacity.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in English or Communications, has prior online teaching experience, and excels in clear written and verbal communication. This position requires US work authorization and Saturday availability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or Communications from a regionally accredited institution.
• Online teaching experience preferred; prior teaching experience required.
• Ability to interact with students and manage online classrooms.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Student support

Diversity of learning styles

Technology-enabled teaching

Education

Master’s degree in English or Communications

Terminal degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Online teaching platforms

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.

Saturday availability is required.

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.

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 for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity.

Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI.

The expected salary range for this position is below.

$18.25 - $27.75 - Hourly

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].