Assistant Faculty (Part-Time), Public Relations
About The Position
The Assistant Faculty member supports instructional faculty in an online undergraduate Public Relations class by engaging with students in a large online classroom and providing supplemental instruction. This part-time role works a defined number of hours per week and reports to key faculty roles within the designated team. The position is for the Winter quarter beginning January 4, 2027, and requires evening and weekend hours. The role involves monitoring student participation and progress, responding to student communications, assisting with grading and feedback, and supporting student engagement. The Assistant Faculty member also provides tutoring, live sessions, outreach, and supplemental learning materials as directed by the lead instructor. The position is designed for a remote home-office setting. Employees provide their own safe, professional workspace, furniture, organization, and communication tools, including high-speed internet, a printer, and a dedicated business phone line. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The expected starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with a stated hourly salary range of $18.25–$27.75. Benefits are available to employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week.
Requirements
- Previous teaching experience.
- Three years of professional experience in Business and one year of professional experience in Public Relations.
- A master’s degree in Business or a Business-related discipline with 27 graduate quarter credits (18 graduate semester credits) in business-related coursework, or a master’s degree in Public Relations, or a master’s degree in Communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills.
- Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem-resolution skills.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through.
- Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
- Comfort using technology to facilitate learning.
- Ability to access information using a computer and communicate effectively throughout the management chain.
- Ability to cope effectively with stressful situations.
- Good attendance and strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong mental acuity.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Include copies of unofficial transcripts with the application for full consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Previous online teaching experience is preferred.
- Professional certification in the discipline specialty, if required by course credentialing requirements.
Responsibilities
- Analyze student activity in discussions and assessments and respond based on training and input from the lead instructor.
- Assist in managing student communications.
- Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
- Assist with grading and providing feedback.
- Monitor student engagement and recommend approaches to increase it.
- Provide tutoring, live sessions, and other student support as directed by the lead instructor.
- Assist with student outreach as directed by the lead instructor.
- Assist with developing supplemental support documents, videos, and job aids as directed by the lead instructor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees.
- Well-being incentives.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA, HSA).
- 401(k) retirement benefit.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Tuition assistance.
- Entertainment and retail discounts.
- Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
