Academic Instructor, Intro to Business

Sophia

Academic Instructor at Sophia, providing high quality intervention and support to learners. Coaching, developing materials, and analyzing data to help students succeed.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing high-quality educational interventions and coaching for adult learners, utilizing data analysis to identify challenges and develop targeted resources. Proficient in creating engaging instructional materials and managing tutoring staff to enhance student success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adult Education ExperienceData AnalysisCoaching and MentoringCommunication SkillsTechnology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

TeachingRemediation Material DevelopmentIndividual and Group TutoringCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

EmpathyResponsivenessCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Video Resource CreationWritten Resource Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Masters Level DegreeProfessional CertificationTerminal Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Nontraditional StudentsCollege Level EducationBest Practices in Teaching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high quality intervention to Sophia learners in their area of expertise.
Provides coaching and mentoring to students, approaching student challenges with empathy and competence.
Develops remediation materials, hosts group and individualized sessions with students.
Proactively engages with learners who are struggling in real-time with targeted resources.
Analyze data to identify areas of struggle.
Proactively contact learners who are struggling to recommend resources aligned to areas of struggle.
Tutor students individually and in groups.
Respond quickly and thoroughly to student inquiries and requests for assistance.
Ensure that teaching methods are varied and informed by the latest research and best practices.
As volume requires, manage part time tutors to leverage consistent protocol and resource development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of successful experience teaching adult and/or nontraditional students at the college level required.
Masters level degree in discipline, professional certification in discipline specialty, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A terminal degree (e/.g. PhD), or work towards a terminal degree, is preferred.
Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
Proficient with technology; able to create video and written resources.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
well-being incentives
parental leave
paid time off
certain paid holidays
tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
tuition assistance
entertainment and retail discounts