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Step 1
Make sure you meet the minimum requirements. The University of Phoenix requires a Master's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution in the subject in which you are applying. You must also have professional experience in the subject area that you wish to teach.
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Step 2
Decide if you want to teach courses online. When teaching courses online, you complete all work in a home office. Although there won't be any face-to-face interaction with students, you will be responsible for holding online discussion groups, creating and executing a syllabus and guiding students through the coursework.
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Step 3
Decide if you want to teach on a campus. University of Phoenix has campuses across the entire nation. Since many students are working and attending classes, most classes will be in the evenings and weekends.
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Step 4
Update your resume. Because University of Phoenix hires online instructors, which is a desirable position, getting a job is competitive. AROJ is a company that provides free online college professor resumes (see Resources). Make sure to place a strong emphasis on relevant work experience, since University of Phoenix seeks talented individuals from the professional community.
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Step 5
Submit your application. University of Phoenix allows College Instructors to submit their resumes online. Simply fill out your resume online, and wait for a response. If you don't hear back within a couple weeks, consider contacting the recruiting department at 866-766-0766.
