English Composition Instructor

Campus; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 55,800 - 89,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Growth

Collaborative Faculty Network

Teaching Assistant Support

Mission-Aligned Work

Streamlined Tech & Admin Support

Job summary

An innovative online education provider is seeking experienced instructors to teach online courses focusing on English Composition. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has at least 2 years of college teaching experience. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to impact student success while working remotely from anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Linguistics, or related field.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Comfort with digital tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach live, online courses using student-centered instructional strategies.
• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes active learning.
• Provide timely feedback and respond to student inquiries.
• Host weekly office hours to support student understanding.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom facilitation

Digital fluency

Ability to incorporate AI tools

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Video conferencing tools

Job description

About the Role

Campus is seeking experienced, mission-driven, student-centered instructors to deliver high-impact, online courses as part of our many programs. This role is ideal for educators who are passionate about student success, thrive in virtual environments, and are excited to work at the intersection of academic excellence and educational innovation.

You’ll join a growing network of faculty dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for students from all backgrounds, particularly those historically underserved by higher education.

What You’ll Teach

• English Composition
• Advanced Composition

Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Teach 11-week live, online courses using engaging, student-centered instructional strategies.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes active learning and student participation.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Host weekly office hours to deepen student understanding and build community.
• Work with Teaching Assistants to co-manage the course, including mentoring the TA on effective grading and student engagement practices.
• Evaluate student progress, maintain grade records, and submit mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations.
• Collaborate with peers and Campus staff to share best practices and continuously improve instruction.
• Contribute to co‑curricular programming (e.g., speaker series, networking events) to enrich the student experience.
• Stay current on industry and pedagogical trends relevant to your subject area and online teaching, including the effective use of AI tools embedded in our curriculum.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Linguistics, or related field.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom facilitation skills.
• Comfort with digital tools and platforms, including LMS and video conferencing.
• Digital fluency and ability to effectively incorporate AI-powered educational tools into instruction.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to high-quality online education.
• Passion for equity, access, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Available to commit 8-10 hours per week per course, with some flexibility for training.

Compensation

• $8,000 per 4-credit course/11 week quarter
• $5,000 per 1-2 credit course/11 week quarter

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling: Teach from anywhere in the US and choose teaching terms that fit your availability.
• Professional Growth: Access exclusive training on online teaching best practices, learning design, and equitable instruction.
• Collaborative Faculty Network: Join a community of educators from top‑tier institutions committed to student success and innovation in higher ed.
• Teaching Assistant Support: Work alongside trained Teaching Assistants who help manage grading and student check‑ins.
• Mission-Aligned Work: Make a direct impact on high-quality education for historically underserved students.
• Streamlined Tech & Admin Support: Benefit from Campus’s all-in-one platform (Campuswire) and a dedicated Academic Operations team to handle logistics, so you can focus on teaching.

Upcoming 2026 Academic Quarters

• Winter Quarter: January 12 – March 27
• Spring Quarter: April 6 – June 19
• Summer Quarter: July 6 – September 18
• Fall Quarter: October 5 – December 18