Online Academic Coach Application

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 (which are not flexible) we are seeking. 

If you do not have the appropriate graduate degree(s) and relevant graduate credit hours in the specific subject matter areas as listed in our current detailed job posting (link to posting), your application will likely not be considered.

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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 US 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. 

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Here are a few tips for completing this application:

• Please complete all fields marked with a red asterisk (*), as they are required fields. This includes selecting a "Prefix" from the dropdown menu in the Full Name field. If you do not complete a required field, you cannot proceed to the next page.
• If a field does not apply to you, please enter 'N/A', as the system will not allow you to continue with any missing required information.
• When completing any of the "Date" fields, pay attention to the requested formatting. For example, some fields may request only Month (MM) and Year (YY or YYYY).
• The area(s) you select in the 'Areas of Qualifications' MUST be supported by your graduate degree(s) conferred.  Any and all graduate degrees listed in this application must be supported and verifiable with official transcripts.
• When asking for the area(s) of qualifications, this applies to your GRADUATE-LEVEL OR HIGHER education and degrees (Master's, Post-Master's, and Doctoral/Terminal).  You must have successfully 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.  
• Your complete educational background and experience must match the resume that you upload to include in this application. If there is a discrepancy between the application and the resume, it may result in the removal of your application from consideration.
• To complete your application package, you must upload the following documents at the end of the online application.  The preferred file types are Word Documents (.doc/.docx) and/or Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Format (.pdf) and should not have any non-printable ASCII, / or , names with trailing spaces, and the special names "." and ".." in the file name.
  • Proper & Professional Cover
  • Letter (Not a Teaching Statement or Philosophy)
  • A Complete & Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae (example link: https://www.higheredjobs.com/career/resumes.cfm)
  • Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts for ALL DEGREES EARNED will be required later if selected to advance to the screening process)
• If you encounter any issues completing this application, please email HR@iconnect-na.com with details and screenshots of the error or issue you are experiencing.
• Submitting a resume or other documents via email does not constitute an acceptable alternative or replacement for the completion of this application.  No individual or resume will be reviewed or considered unless this application is completed and submitted appropriately.

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Instructional Connections, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Instructional Connections, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

Below, please select NO MORE THAN THREE (3) Areas of Qualifications [must have a minimum of 18 or more GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT HOURS completed in each selected area that you select].

It is very important that you carefully select the correct and relevant areas that match your GRADUATE-LEVEL education and degrees earned, as these selections will determine unique areas and questions for you to complete later in this application.

**** The area(s) you select here MUST be supported by your graduate degree(s) completed and conferred and any certifications or licensures (at listed in the job posting minimum requirements). Any and all graduate degree(s) listed in this application must be able to be supported and verifiable with official transcripts or an Evaluation of a Foreign Transcript. ****

Please include ALL degrees earned with the HIGHEST degree listed first. If you are current pursuing a degree, please include that degree information action at the end.

Spell out the full university name, please do not use initials for a college/university name (multiple institutions can have the same initials).

Also, be specific about your degrees, majors and/or concentration areas (examples: MBA Accounting, MSN Nursing Leadership, EdD Special Education, MA History, MS Biology, etc).

Your educational background/degrees earned/conferred is one of the most important parts of the application and is used for determining if you meet and exceed the required minimum qualifications.

Any and all graduate degree(s) listed in this application must be able to be supported and verifiable with official transcripts or an Evaluation of a Foreign Transcript.

This must also match the resume you will be required to upload to compete this application.

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.