University of the People

Volunteer Instructor - Mathematics

Location
Online / remote
Pay
$450 per course
Type
Part-time · Online
Posted
September 23, 2026

About this position

University of the People (UoPeople), a non-profit dedicated to opening access to higher education is currently seeking Volunteer Instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. Your service as a Volunteer Instructor will support UoPeople's global mission to offer affordable, quality, online, degree-granting educational programs to any qualified student. Instructors should plan for a weekly commitment of around 15 hours of volunteering for the duration of the nine-week UoPeople term. The University will issue modest expense reimbursements to Volunteer Instructors ($450 for one course and $900 for two courses at undergraduate level) in appreciation for their generous contributions toward our mission. Position Description: UoPeople Volunteer Instructors must make a weekly commitment of about 15 hours to course-related activities, which consist of responding to student emails and messages, engaging with students in discussion forums, grading assignments and discussion forum posts. Each UoPeople course is nine weeks long and is taught fully online in the learning management system. Instructors must be able to teach in an online world and understand the needs of a very diverse student population. Essential Responsibilities: Devote approximately 15 hours per course per week. Maintain an instructor presence in the course with frequent check-ins and responsiveness to students. Communicate effectively with diverse student populations and an international administration. Teach course subject matter to ensure every student can master learning outcomes. Regularly check in with Academic Affairs and/or Office of Academic Operations administrators regarding any course issues. Monitor course grades and finalize grades by deadlines. Model sensitivity to a diverse student population, representing the full spectrum of cultural, political, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds. Minimum Qualifications: Expertise in the subject area of the course.

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$450
Mathematics & Statistics median
$3,312/ course, n=69

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