A Virtual Teaching Assistant is meant to aid the professor of an online course. Their duties and time allow the faculty to focus on student success, engagement, and course delivery.
Responsibilities may include any course issues as defined by your faculty and any needs related to online and distance learning. When you are a Virtual Teaching Assistant, you get to be flexible – meaning that your professor may ask for different tasks for different courses or projects. A benefit is that no two classes are the same, and you get to work with many other professors and students throughout the year!
Virtual Teaching Assistant Minimum Requirements:
- Undergraduate Level Courses: A minimum of a conferred Master’s Degree with at least 18+ graduate hours in the specific course content area is required.
- Experience in online education is preferred.
- Graduate Level Course or greater: A minimum of a conferred Master’s Degree in a related field with at least 18+ graduate hours in the specific course content area is required.
- Terminal Degree or Actively pursuing a Terminal Degree is strongly preferred and may be required depending on the specific course or program.
- Experience in online education is preferred.
*Please note, the minimum requirements for specific programs and courses are established by our partner Universities and are not flexible. General minimum education requirements vary depending on the discipline or University’s request.
See our Job Postings for specific requirements by area/subject.
Virtual Teaching Assistant Ideal Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Strong technical skills and basic computer proficiency are required.
- Educational, Professional Development, or Training experience preferred.
- Familiarity with online teaching or learning management platforms is preferred.
- Highly organized, independent worker and problem solver capable of working from home with a flexible schedule.
How to Become a Virtual Teaching Assistant with Instructional Connections
Submit our Online Application to be considered for a Virtual Teaching Assistant position. Remember, these positions are entirely virtual and do not require residence in a particular city or state.
You will need the following documents with your online application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume / C.V.
- Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned or in process
- Official Transcripts will be required later if selected to advance to the screening process
If you are selected as a potential candidate, you will complete a Virtual Teaching Assistant Pre-Employment Screening course. This usually takes 4 to 6 hours, as it is a self-paced screening accomplished over the course of one week.
This screening will include details of a Virtual Teaching Assistant’s role and expectations, an introduction to the learning management systems (LMS) we use, and the best practices for online education, FERPA, etc.
Additional Notes:
For employment with Instructional Connections, all applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States and Instructional Connections.
Due to the volume of applications received, please be advised that if you have not heard from us within 4-6 weeks of your application submission, we cannot give your application further consideration at present.
Your application will be kept on file for future reference should an opening arise or our University partner’s requirements change.
