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HCI College

Online Instructor

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

This includes working with the Director of Online Education and other online faculty and staff to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of assigned courses. Essential Duties and ...

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AspectOnline InstructorOnline Tutor
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in the subject area, teaching certification may be preferredMay require subject expertise; formal teaching credentials are less common
Work EnvironmentDesigns and delivers structured courses, often with curriculum developmentProvides one-on-one or small group support, focusing on specific student needs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by educational institutions, online course platforms, and universitiesCommonly employed by tutoring platforms, educational apps, and private clients

Online Instructors typically develop and deliver comprehensive courses with structured curricula, often requiring formal teaching credentials. Online Tutors focus on personalized student support, helping with specific subjects or skills, usually without formal teaching certifications. Both roles are vital in online education but serve different instructional needs.

What are online instructors?

Online instructors are educators who teach students through digital platforms, rather than in a traditional classroom setting. They design and deliver course materials, lead discussions, and assess assignments using online tools such as video conferencing, learning management systems, and forums. Online instructors may work for schools, universities, or private organizations, and often teach a wide range of subjects to learners across the globe. Their role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and proficiency with technology.

How does an Online Instructor typically engage with students to ensure active participation and effective learning?

Online Instructors commonly use a combination of live video sessions, discussion forums, interactive assignments, and timely feedback to foster student engagement. They often set clear expectations for participation, create opportunities for peer collaboration, and utilize digital tools to monitor progress. While working remotely, Online Instructors must be proactive in communication and adapt their teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Consistent virtual office hours and regular check-ins also help build a supportive and interactive learning environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Online Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Online Instructor, you need strong subject matter expertise, pedagogical knowledge, and often a relevant teaching certification or degree. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), video conferencing tools, and digital content creation platforms is commonly required. Standout soft skills include clear communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate remote learners. These capabilities are essential for delivering effective, interactive instruction and supporting student success in a virtual environment.

What Does an Online Instructor Do?

An online instructor works with students over the internet rather than in a classroom. As an online instructor, your students complete your course via online means of instruction, including video conferencing software, instant messaging and online chat, web forums for the class, and email. You teach through video lectures, podcasts, articles, and interactive seminars. You have similar job duties to a classroom teacher. You must prepare and implement lesson plans, evaluate student work, and provide grades to recognize their learning and progress.

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Infographic showing various Online Instructor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,086 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Online Instructor

HCI College

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
Faculty members are responsible for the delivery of quality education services. This entails engaging students, fostering learning, role modeling professionalism, and ultimately producing competently trained students prepared for professional careers. This includes working with the Director of Online Education and other online faculty and staff to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of assigned courses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teach assigned courses as specified in the course syllabus.
  • Ensure the proper use of software:
  • Weekly feedback reports
  • Moodle
  • Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
  • Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of HCI College, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
  • Use the College's learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials
  • Utilize the College's learning management system, email and phone to communicate with students.
  • Response time to student questions or inquiries must be within 24 hours or less (not including weekends)
  • Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of all concepts covered.
  • Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations.
  • Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.
  • Be available for student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments or by phone or email.
  • Maintain attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the College.
  • Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
  • Revise and update course content as needed.
  • Participate in online orientation sessions to become familiar with the College's mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system.
  • Meet with the Director of Online Education and/or the Vice President of Academic Affairs as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
  • Prepare course plans and materials.
  • Deliver course lectures.
  • Seek out an approved substitute in case of faculty member's need for absence.
  • Enforce HCI policies (attendance, etc.).
  • Work on retention plans and program development.
  • Attend staff and faculty meetings (mandatory for full-time faculty).
  • Participate in committees and knowledge sharing forums (mandatory for full-time faculty).
  • Facilitate student engagement.
  • Direct, assess, and monitor student progress and follow-up as needed.
  • Identify at-risk students in a timely fashion.
  • Meet with students and document on an Early Alert Form.
  • Implement an action plan for success.
  • Assessing students and providing developmental feedback.
  • Work one-on-one with students.
  • Be available for one-on-one assistance/tutoring.
  • Advise students.
  • Provide weekly assessments, follow up, and evaluation of the plan.
  • Answer student questions.
  • Record grades and submit reports.
  • Adhere to departmental grading policies.
  • Maintain grade books.
  • Grade assignments and exams.
  • Provide students with mid-term evaluations.
  • Provide progress reports/mid-term feedback.
  • Submit final grades.
  • Monitor progress and attendance.
  • Take and report daily attendance and enforce tardy and absence policies.
  • Report attendance issues to the Director of Online Education.
  • Provide weekly feedback reports to the Director of Online Education, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (SVPAA), and Group Campus President/Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Maintain any relevant licensures, certifications, and other required maintenance of paperwork for personnel file.
  • Maintain a minimum of eight (8) hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU's) annually by participating in professional development and in-services (i.e., continuing education, professional activities, conference presentations, scholarly publications, etc.).
  • Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all governmental regulations and standards of accreditation.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Workload Expectations:
  • Response time to student questions or inquiries must be within 24 hours or less (not including weekends).
  • Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.
  • Be available for student advisements, early alerts, and/or consultations through office hours or scheduled appointments or by phone or email.

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
  • All faculty should, at a minimum, have the degree required for the specific discipline and have experience and appropriate credentials in their relevant area of academia.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical skills.
  • Excellent teaching skill and ability to efficiently manage students' online activities.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy skills including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams Outlook, etc.).
  • Ability to manage people and projects.
  • Knowledgeable in the course content.
  • Effective in directing and evaluating student learning and overall performance.
  • Prepared in Educational Theory and Techniques.
  • A willingness to follow high ethical standards.

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Required for teaching associate degree programs)
  • Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Required for teaching bachelor degree programs)
  • Minimum of four (4) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught (per ACCSC) (Required)
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching at a post-secondary education institution (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Physical Demands:
The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education teaching environment: communicating with coworkers, presenting to a classroom of students (virtual classrooms for on-line), and demonstrating procedures and techniques. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Working Environment:
  • This position is an off-site/virtual position.

Location:
  • This position is an off-site/virtual position.

Any changes must be reviewed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). All final approvals must come from the President/CEO.

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