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What is a distance learning teacher?

Distance Learning Teachers are educators who instruct students remotely, typically using online platforms and digital resources. They design and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and provide support through virtual classrooms, emails, or video conferencing. Their role is to facilitate learning for students who are not physically present in a traditional classroom setting, making education accessible from any location. Distance Learning Teachers need to be proficient in using technology and adapting teaching methods to engage students virtually.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a distance learning teacher?

To thrive as a Distance Learning Teacher, you need strong instructional design skills, subject matter expertise, and typically a teaching certification or relevant degree. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas or Google Classroom, video conferencing platforms, and digital content creation tools is crucial. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate students remotely are standout soft skills. These skills ensure effective virtual instruction, student engagement, and successful learning outcomes in an online education environment.

What are common challenges distance learning teachers face when engaging students remotely, and how can these be addressed?

Distance Learning Teachers often encounter challenges such as maintaining student engagement, managing diverse technology access, and fostering a sense of community in virtual classrooms. To address these, teachers can incorporate interactive activities, utilize breakout rooms for small group discussions, and regularly check in with students individually. Leveraging a variety of digital tools and maintaining clear, consistent communication can also help bridge gaps and support student learning effectively.

What is the difference between Distance Learning Teacher vs Online Tutor?

AspectDistance Learning TeacherOnline Tutor
CredentialsTypically requires a teaching certification or degree in educationOften requires subject-specific expertise; certifications vary
Work EnvironmentWorks in educational institutions or online platforms, often with a class of studentsWorks one-on-one or in small groups, usually remotely
Employer & IndustrySchools, universities, online education companiesPrivate clients, tutoring platforms, educational websites

Distance Learning Teachers generally work in formal educational settings with certification requirements, delivering instruction to multiple students. Online Tutors focus on personalized, one-on-one or small group sessions, often without formal teaching credentials. Both roles are primarily remote and serve the online education industry, but their scope and work environment differ.

Is there a demand for online distance learning teachers?

Yes, there is a growing demand for online distance learning teachers as educational institutions and training programs increasingly adopt digital platforms. Teachers with strong digital literacy, subject expertise, and familiarity with online teaching tools are especially sought after in this expanding field.
Distance Learning Teacher jobs near you
Infographic showing various Distance Learning Teacher job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Contributing Faculty - Physical Therapy

Miami, FL • On-site

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about University of St. Augustine for Health Sciencesexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
GENERAL SUMMARY
A contributing faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) provides engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities for students in the health science professions, through face-to-face, blended, and/or online delivery methods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintains expertise in content area
  • Promotes student success through optimal student engagement
    • Completes all course management requirements to meet program deadlines
    • Prepares and delivers course content
    • Monitors student progress; gives feedback as appropriate
    • Facilitates student participation in learning activities
    • Serves as student-to-university liaison
  • Reports student outcomes and uses this information for teaching and learning improvements
    • Assesses student performance on papers/examinations/projects
    • Communicates with program director (and course coordinator if teaching a multi-section course) regarding student difficulties or issues that arise
    • Ensures consistent content and testing, if a multi-section course
    • Completes annual self-evaluation of teaching performance; sets goals for improvement
  • Keeps course content current and as necessary, aligned with course consistency policy
    • Recommends course improvements for upcoming semester
  • Promotes professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting; promotes inter-professional dialog
  • Collaborates with necessary departments to support a positive team environment
  • Upholds University core values, policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Some travel may be required.
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
REPORTS TO: Academic Program Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Experience with distance learning preferred.
  • Terminal degree preferred. Post- professional master's degree or clinical doctorate with demonstrated clinical expertise with plans to obtain a terminal degree will be considered
  • Prior teaching experience preferred [could include online]
  • Experience in scholarly activity preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the area of course content required
  • Working knowledge of educational theory and methodology

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.
BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
  • Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution's mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.
  • Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.
  • Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance
  • Collaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.
  • Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.
  • Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.
  • Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.
  • Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.
  • Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one's own and students' time and attention effectively.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:
Core Ethics and Values
  • Committed to Mission and Values: Has a clear understanding of institution's mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey

Operational
  • Communicates Effectively: Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message.
  • Drives Engagement: Makes students feel welcomed, understood, and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging, and productive

Technical
  • Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills: Manages small, large, blended, hybrid, and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one's own and students' time and attention effectively.
  • Academic Discipline Expertise: Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise, and/or experience in the discipline to each according to the standards and qualifications required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.
Contributing Faculty are hired for specific assignments which may vary by term. Compensation is a reasonable estimate and will be determined based on course credit hours, student enrollment, and educational degree obtained.
HIRING RANGE:
Contributing Faculty Per Course: $259.00 - $10,506.00
Faculty Lab Instructor Per Hour: $41.60 - $57.00

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