Online Academic Coach Application

Important Information Before You Apply

Before investing your time in completing this application, please carefully review the detailed job posting (link to posting) for more information regarding the Academic Coach position and the specific and minimum requirements for the disciplines and areas we are seeking. 

Applicants who do not possess the required graduate degree(s) and relevant graduate-level credit hours in the specified subject areas may not be considered at this time.

Application Platform & Eligibility

It is best to complete this online application on a computer (laptop/PC), not a mobile device or tablet. 

These virtual positions do not require residence in a particular city or state, so there is no need to reapply for multiple cities or postings. Our system will only allow one application submission per email address, so please do not try to apply more than once. 

Instructional Connections is an exclusively US-based company with all services provided within the borders of the US. Thus, we cannot consider or hire applicants who are not U.S. citizens or do not hold a valid US work authorization. All applicants for employment must have a valid, current US work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Instructional Connections (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

The majority of the programs and courses we support are at the graduate level and have been developed for the adult (25+) working professional population. These programs are fully online and usually accelerated, with courses 5-9 weeks in length. 

Here are a few tips for completing this application:

• Complete all fields marked with a red asterisk (*). This includes selecting a "Prefix" in the Full Name field. Incomplete required

• If a field does not apply to you, enter “N/A.” The system will not allow missing required information.

• Pay close attention to formatting in “Date” fields (e.g., Month [MM] and Year [YY or YYYY]).

• The areas you select under “Areas of Qualifications” must be supported by your conferred graduate degree(s) - Master's, Post-Master's, and Doctoral/Terminal.

• You must have completed 18 or more GRADUATE-LEVEL credit hours in the selected areas. Any undergraduate-level credit hours DO NOT apply and should not be included or considered when selecting your area(s) of qualifications. All listed degrees must be verifiable with official transcripts.

• Your educational background and experience must match the resume you upload. Discrepancies may result in removal from consideration.

Required Documents for Submission

At the end of the application, you must upload the following documents. Preferred file formats are Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF (.pdf). Files must not contain non-printable ASCII characters, slashes (/ or ), trailing spaces, or special names like “.” or “..”.

• A proper and professional cover letter (not a teaching statement or philosophy)
• A complete and professional resume or curriculum vitae  (Example: https://www.higheredjobs.com/career/resumes.cfm)
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts for all degrees earned will be required if selected to advance in the screening and onboarding process) 

Technical Support & Submission Policy

If you encounter any issues while completing the application, please email HR@iconnect-na.com with a description and screenshots of the error you are experiencing to facilitate a timely resolution.

Please note: Submitting a resume or other documents via email does not constitute an acceptable alternative to completing the application. No individual or resume will be reviewed or considered unless the application is submitted through the designated platform.

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Instructional Connections, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Instructional Connections’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Area of Qualifications – Selection Guidelines

Please select no more than three (3) Areas of Qualifications. You must have completed a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in each area you select.

It is essential that you carefully choose the areas that accurately reflect your graduate-level education and degrees earned, as your selections will determine the specific sections and information that will need to be completed later in this application.

Important Note: The area(s) you select must be supported by your completed and conferred graduate degree(s), as well as any relevant certifications or licensures (as outlined in the job posting’s minimum requirements). All graduate degrees listed in this application must be verifiable with Official Transcripts or an approved Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts.

Educational Background – Submission Guidelines

Please include all degrees earned, listing your highest degree first. If you are currently pursuing a degree, include that information at the end of your list.

• Spell out the full name of each university—do not use initials or abbreviations, as multiple institutions may share the same acronyms.
• Be specific when listing your degrees, majors, and concentration areas. Examples include: MBA – Accounting, MSN – Nursing Leadership, EdD – Special Education, MA – History, MS – Biology, etc.

Your educational background is one of the most important components of this application and is used to determine whether you meet or exceed the required minimum qualifications.

All graduate degrees listed in this application must be supported and verifiable with official transcripts or an approved Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts.

Please ensure that your degree information matches the resume you will be required to upload as part of this application. Discrepancies may result in disqualification from consideration.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae should include the following information:

• Complete Educational Background: Dates, institution, and academic field of every academic degree conferred and any degree currently in progress with estimated completion within 3 years.
• Work/Employment: History: Dates, organization, field, and job title of all professional employment
• Teaching Experience: Details, as appropriate, regarding any teaching experience, including the level of the courses taught, name of courses, and your role in teaching 
• Certifications. Licensures, Proficiencies, and the like: List, as appropriate, certifications and/or licensures with issued and expiration dates
• Publications, Presentations, Research, etc.: List, with details, any scholarly or creative achievements (e.g. publications, research, etc.)
• Professional Memberships & Associations: List, as appropriate, membership in professional or scientific societies, community service, activities, honors, awards, fellowships, etc.

Preferred file naming convention for the documents requested below: 

• LastName_First_Resume.pdf or .doc (example: Doe_John_Resume)
  
• LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter.pdf or.doc (example: Doe_John_CoverLetter)
  
• LastName_FirstName_UnofficialTranscript_1.pdf or .doc (example: Doe_John_UnofficialTranscript_MBA)
  

Preferred file types for ALL uploads are Word Document (.doc/.docx) and/or Portable Document Format (.pdf) and should not have any non-printable ascii, / or , names with trailing spaces, and the special names "." and ".." in the file name.

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD THE SAME DOCUMENT MULTIPLE TIMES.

REMINDER: If you misrepresented your area(s) qualifications at the beginning of this application and the resume and transcripts that you will upload below do not match your selection(s), it will immediately disqualify your application from any consideration.  Please go back and double-check the areas of qualifications that you selected.

MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE ALL THE REQUIRED FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE APPLICATION (DENOTED WITH *).  FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED FIELDS WILL RESULT IN THE FAILURE OF THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information given on this form and in other materials submitted by me in support of my application is accurate, current and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize Instructional Connections, LLC to investigate to the extent permitted by law all statements contained in my application for employment. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for herein may result in cancellation of my consideration for any employment or in termination of my continued employment whenever such facts are discovered.

PLEASE ONLY HIT SUBMIT ONCE and WAIT; it may take a few moments.  Attempting to click submit more than once may result in your application not being properly submitted.  Multiple submission of the online application are not allowed and you will not be able to re-submit.