Copilot for Excel Online edX Course Instructor

Jay Hurt Hub @ Davidson College; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking an exceptional instructor for a 4-week course on using Copilot in Excel. This role involves developing a comprehensive syllabus, collaborating with a team, and participating in live filming sessions. Ideal candidates will exhibit expert-level proficiency with Excel and Copilot, and strong teaching skills. Compensation will be based on experience, aiming to create accessible digital education for a global audience.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Travel expenses reimbursement

Opportunity to reach a global audience

Qualifications

• Exceptional passion and teaching capability.
• Available for remote work hours flexed from September – November.
• Ability to travel to Davidson, NC for a single filming day.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive course syllabus and learning objectives.
• Collaborate weekly with the DavidsonX team via Zoom.
• Adhere to project timelines and development schedule.
• Participate in a live filming day at Davidson College.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency with Excel

Expert-level proficiency with Copilot

Strong on-camera presence

Teleprompter reading skills

Proficiency with Google Suite

Proficiency with Slack

Proficiency with Zoom

Job description

Overview

Introduction to the Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation@ Davidson College

We facilitate access and exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship for all Davidson students, alumni, faculty, staff, Hurt Hub co-workers, and community members.

The Hurt Hub@Davidson convenes innovators and entrepreneurs in the Davidson College community to catalyze innovative solutions to critical problems through educational programming, experiential learning in a safe environment, an inclusive co-working space, uncompromising ethics, a robust mentor network, access to startup capital, and innovation consulting.

Our digital learning courses have reached over 500,000 learners worldwide, with nearly 90% accessing content at no cost.

We are embarking on the production of a new course titled “Copilot for Excel: A Beginner’s Guide to AI Enabled Spreadsheets” which will teach the fundamentals of integrating Copilot into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

The Opportunity

DavidsonX seeks an exceptional instructor to develop and create an engaging 4-week course covering the fundamentals of building spreadsheets with Copilot. This is a unique chance to expand digital learning opportunities and meet the growing demand for AI in the workplace.

Course Production Schedule

• Time commitment: 50 hours
• Project start date: Late 2025
• Course filming dates: Early to Mid 2026

Course Development Approach

The selected instructor will work closely with the DavidsonX team to refine and shape the final course content and structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive course syllabus, learning objectives, and script
• Collaborate weekly with the DavidsonX course development team via Zoom
• Adhere to project timelines and development schedule
• Participate in a live course filming day at Davidson College

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency with Excel and Copilot
• Exceptional passion and teaching capability
• Strong on-camera presence and teleprompter reading skills
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools (Google Suite, Slack, Zoom)
• Available for 50 remote work hours flexed from September – November
• Ability to travel to Davidson, NC for a single filming day (travel costs fully reimbursed)

Benefits

Compensation

Compensation will be provided as a contractor’s fee, commensurate with experience level and mutually agreed upon before project commencement. Payment will be issued upon successful completion of project deliverables.

Why Teach with DavidsonX?

• Contribute to accessible, high-quality digital education
• Reach a global audience of learners
• Work with a supportive, innovative course development team
• Share your Excel expertise to empower professional skill development