WorldStrides Higher Education Course Instructor

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

Job Description:

A WorldStrides Higher Education Instructor is hired on a per-term basis to run online courses for experiential learning program participants. This is a seasonal, remote role, that will be contracted for courses between May 1-August 31.

The Instructor will receive a syllabus and all course materials prior to the start of the course. The Academics team will provide detailed and timely feedback on course adjustments and timeline modifications. The Academics team is ready to assist, answer questions, and address any course concerns for the duration of the course(s).

Responsibilities:

Participate in a short training to familiarize yourself with course content and our LMS (Schoology)

Maintain regular communication with the students via weekly updates, and checking email/Schoology messages daily

Grade all student work within 3 business days of submission

Contact students with missing assignments reminding them of past due work. Contact should be made within 3 days of the assignment being past due

Respond to any student questions within 1 day (Monday-Friday) or 3 days (if over a weekend/holiday)

Report any student issues or concerns (academic, placement-related, program-related, etc.) to the Academics team as soon as you are made aware of any issues or concerns

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or higher - Applicants must be approved by our School of Record to teach undergraduate courses

College teaching experience

Demonstrated interest or experience in academic support of student success initiatives

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with online course instruction and using a Learning Management System (LMS)

Previous experience with experiential learning programming

Spanish Proficiency

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.