Writing Online Instructor - BYU-Pathway Worldwide

Candidates must be fluent in English and submit their application in English to be considered. 

Only those currently living in and authorized to work in Brazil are eligible. 

The application system will store candidate information. Once submitted, application details will be shared with CES partners involved in the selection process. Applicants may receive a rejection email during or after review; however, unless a direct rejection is received from the hiring manager, applications will remain active and under consideration. 

This position is interest-based, meaning applicants may not receive communication unless a specific need arises, depending on enrollment. If not selected for this round, candidate information will remain on file for future opportunities. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources representative, Bryan, at bryan.miranda@byupw.edu.

Job Description

The WRIT 101 (Writing in Professional Contexts) Course Instructor is an important part of the instructional team. With a strong focus on the academic success of every student, team instructors use their subject matter expertise, deep understanding of the curriculum, and student population to: 

1. Identify trends impeding academic success. 
2. Conduct targeted outreach and provide instruction to target groups and 
   individuals. 
3. Build capable learners, confident in their ability to succeed academically and in 
   life. 

Instructors do not develop lessons or assessments, nor do they issue grades to students 
work (grading is handled by a centrally managed pool of qualified Graders). 

Their focus is on the academic success of every student in their care.

Important

This is a part-time work-from-home position with the following flexible schedule: 

• 10-12 hours per week (may vary week-to-week) 
• At least 5 days worked each week 
• Required attendance at periodic team meetings (as established by the department)

CES Dress and Grooming Expectations 

All online instructors and graders who support BYU-Pathway Worldwide commit to upholding the CES Honor Code in their roles as institutional representatives, leaders, and mentors. 

Employees teach students through example and counsel how to make choices that exemplify these principles and expectations, while recognizing that the roles of employees and students are distinct from each other, and their choices will reflect these differences. 

Employees have a higher standard for dress and grooming. When choosing attire, employees make decisions appropriate for their professional role, responsibilities, purpose, and setting. 

Dress for men and women should: 

• Be modest in fit and style. Dressing in a way that would cover the temple garment is a good guideline, whether or not one has been endowed. Accommodation may be made for athletic participation. 
• Be neat and clean. Sloppy, overly casual, ragged, or extreme clothing is not acceptable. Grooming: 
• Hair should be clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors. 
• Men's hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean-shaven. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed.

Position Summary 

BYU Pathway and BYU Idaho online courses are structured to include both an instructor and graders. Instructors are responsible for teaching and overall course delivery, while graders support the learning process by reviewing and evaluating assignments and providing students with constructive feedback. We are seeking instructors who will apply their skills and subject matter expertise to mentor students and facilitate teaching/learning experiences. Applicants must be available 10–12 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing university and department-level procedures and materials to mentor and teach students. 
• Gaining and retaining an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and assignments students are completing each week.
• Applying authoritative content expertise to respond promptly to student questions and concerns about course content and assignments. 
• Serving as the facilitator of the learning process by supporting students through posts/announcements, emails, occasional one-on-one virtual meetings, and videos. 
• Communicating regularly with students regarding their participation and performance, and carrying out outreach efforts to ensure effective instruction and mentoring throughout the course. 
• Developing genuine and meaningful relationships with all students through regular and consistent communication across approved channels. 
• Using department-created and curated training materials, procedures, and systems to prepare and execute appropriate class-wide, group-wide, and individual outreach plans based on student trends and needs.
• Showing consistent and timely responsiveness to students who respond to targeted outreach. 
• Tracking communication histories and meaningful interactions with students, and planning follow-ups at appropriate intervals. 
• Participating occasionally in training exercises and/or training meetings to receive additional guidance and feedback. 
• Applying feedback received through training and evaluation to improve performance.

Qualifications

NOTE: An applicant’s résumé and official transcripts will be used to determine eligibility to serve as an instructor for WRIT101. Please clearly reflect relevant education, professional work, and technologies on your résumé. 

General Instructor Requirements: 

• Deep understanding of and commitment to BYU Pathway Worldwide’s mission, defining characteristics, and student population. 
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (required). 
• Adaptability to new processes, procedures, and technologies. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills: professional, respectful, and unbiased in sensitive situations. 
• Proven reliability and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and discipline-specific software. 
• Experience with online teaching/learning, especially with at-risk learners (preferred). 

Specific Course Requirements: WRIT 101 Writing in Professional Contexts:

• Master’s degree or higher in the Portuguese language (Letras) or a related field (e.g. Journalism, Linguistics, Technical Writing) required. 
• Fluency in the English language. 
• Professional experience in Online and/or classroom teaching or a closely related field desired. 

Additional Documentation Requirement 

Candidates advancing to the next stage of the hiring process will be required to provide the following academic documents: 

• Official transcript (histórico escolar) of a completed bachelor’s or master’s degree. 
  • The transcript must be sent directly from the awarding institution, either in digital or physical format. 
  • Transcripts submitted by the candidate, regardless of format, will not be considered official for accreditation or academic credential verification purposes. 
  • Please note that this process may take time and may involve additional expenses, depending on the institution. 
• Copy of diploma (front and back) showing the date of degree completion or the date of the graduation/commencement ceremony (data da colação de grau). 

Academic documents issued by Brazilian or international institutions are acceptable, provided they are officially recognized in Brazil and the country of origin (Bacharelado, Licenciatura, Mestrado, Mestrado Profissional). 

In-progress transcripts and associate-level degrees are not acceptable. A completed bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for this position. 

Documentação Adicional Requerida 

Os candidatos que avançarem para a próxima etapa do processo seletivo deverão apresentar os seguintes documentos acadêmicos: 

• Histórico escolar oficial de bacharelado ou mestrado concluído. 
• O histórico deve ser enviado diretamente pela instituição de ensino responsável pela titulação, em formato digital ou físico. 
• Históricos enviados pelo próprio candidato, independentemente do formato, não serão considerados oficiais para fins de credenciamento ou verificação de títulos acadêmicos. 
• Observe que este processo pode demandar tempo e gerar custos adicionais. 
• Cópia do diploma (frente e verso) que comprove a data de conclusão do curso ou a data da colação de grau.

Serão aceitos documentos acadêmicos emitidos por instituições brasileiras ou estrangeiras, desde que reconhecidos oficialmente no Brasil e no país de origem (Bacharelado, Licenciatura, Mestrado, Mestrado Profissional). 

Não serão aceitos históricos de cursos em andamento e diplomas de nível tecnólogo. O requisito mínimo para esta vaga é um bacharelado concluído.