An online English adjunct instructor works as a part-time professor for an online English course. Your duties include answering any questions a student has about a course, grading assignments, responding to emails, and moderating class forums. Some instructors teach lab sections or workshops that are a part of the syllabus. Many individuals work on a contract basis since they do not have tenure or status as a permanent faculty member. Your responsibilities involve preparing lesson plans with support materials, such as videos, PDFs, or online quizzes. The work is usually part-time with office hours that you set for online availability.