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Reality Check

There are aspects of being an online instructor that you should be aware of; this is especially true for part-time instructors. Online positions are highly sought after and competitive due to the benefits we previously outlined. In fact, it’s not unusual for institutions to have hundreds of applications for a single online position. For this reason, institutions typically do not assign online courses or positions to just any educator; rather, they look for those with strong credentials within their fields and a documented history of interest and experience in pedagogy.
However, the truth remains that a great number of educators find that working online is more labor intensive and less rewarding than F 2 F delivery. In fact, in of effective online teaching, Peter Shea explained that faculty members tend to lack or lose motivation for teaching online because of the preparation time required for building a course, the need to teach students how to use technology, and the lower compensation/recognition for online teaching efforts.
Online instructors need to take extra steps not required for campus-based instructors to enhance their technology literacy skills. Online positions often involve training and certification on a regular basis to make sure employees are familiar with the learning management system (L M S) and other internal sites, the latest best practices in online education, and the. Online positions require a high technical fluency and availability. You must be willing to learn about new and emerging technologies for online education.
In addition, teaching online requires you to devote some time to creating a home office space. It’s best if this office is a designated space where you can set up your technology, files, furniture, and other needed materials free from interference from others, and not just a makeshift area in the bedroom or kitchen. Keep in mind that some of the materials educators deal with (e.g., students’ grades) are protected by privacy laws like the  (F E R P A). You may be able to purchases of technology, furniture, office supplies, utilities, and even a portion of your mortgage from your taxes if it is tied to your work office.
Online teaching also comes with expenditures that traditional F 2 F teaching may not. For example, although a desktop computer and home office provide stability, the use of mobile technology is advisable, too. You may need to travel, for example, and you’ll want to have access to your online course site; mobile technology can also provide reliable back-up. Keep in mind that some of your students will be using mobile technology, and you’ll want to be familiar with it so that you can experience this perspective and offer them any needed support.
Most part-time positions are term-by-term, meaning part-time online educators are typically not guaranteed a position or income longer than a term or semester. This is because teaching opportunities are based largely on enrollment and whether or not the faculty member is meeting faculty and employee expectations. Furthermore, pay for part-time educators online reflects the low pay given to part-time ground campus employees. According to the
 "part-time faculty members earn, on average per course, only 27% of what full-time faculty members earn, and these positions very often don’t offer benefits."
In addition, although many part-time educators, especially those working online, work at more than one institution, this should be handled cautiously. Some colleges and universities see it as a conflict of interest if educators hold similar positions in more than one institution. Work hours may also conflict, making scheduling multiple part-time positions difficult....

Part-time Trends and Opportunities

The good news is that online education and employment opportunities are expected to grow rapidly. For instance, according to the while ground campus enrollment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.5%, online enrollment is expected to grow at 9.7% — more than six times the rate of campus courses. Interestingly, the   found that roughly 35-40% of part-time online instructors were seeking full-time positions; this means that about two-thirds of existing online faculty members are not competing for full-time employment. There is plenty of opportunity out there.

Finding Work

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic’s employment opportunities for "post secondary teachers are expected to grow by 15% between 2008 and 2018, which is faster than the average of all occupations." The  reported that "virtually all (83%) institutions with online offerings expect their online enrollments to increase over the coming year" and that the online enrollment growth rate is more than ten times that projected by the for the general post secondary student population.
If this is your interest, there are many ways to find positions. Consider any current teaching position you may already have. Speak to your immediate supervisor and colleagues about your interest in online instruction. Not all faculty wish to teach virtually, so it helps if you make those who do the scheduling aware of your interest. Also, participate in any training programs that will help to prepare you for online teaching. Often, there are short online courses or training sessions available internally at universities.  Are even joining together to offer training. If you do well, you may even get a chance to facilitate one of these training sessions or courses..........

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