Online Facilitator Compensation

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Brenda, Jan 14, 2002.

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  1. Brenda

    Brenda New Member

    I am doing research in the area of compensation for online facilitators. I want to know what online facilitators get paid for three and six credit hour courses at a regionally accredited university. Do they receive any types of benefits? Is there an online facilitator union? Many Thanks for your help.

    Brenda
     
  2. Andy Borchers

    Andy Borchers New Member

    No benefits or union as far as I know.

    The going rate at several on-line schools that I know is $1700 for a six week, 3 semester credit course.

    Regards - Andy



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    Andy Borchers, DBA
    NSU (1996)
     
  3. Brenda

    Brenda New Member

    The research I've found states this figure as an average rate too. Thanks Andy!

    -Brenda

    Originally posted by Andy Borchers:
    No benefits or union as far as I know.

    The going rate at several on-line schools that I know is $1700 for a six week, 3 semester credit course.

    Regards - Andy
     
  4. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    I've not yet taught online, but for comparison purposes, the last course I taught at a residential community college paid $2500 for a 15-week, 3 semester hour course. The class met once a week, for 3 hours a night. There was no union & no benefits, I signed a 15-week contract.


    Bruce
     
  5. jon porter

    jon porter New Member

    Lucky Bruce... the going rate round these parts is between $1800 and $2200 for a 15-week class.

    jon
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    who is (thankfully) now full time

     
  6. Gina

    Gina New Member

    Is that a flat rate? For what class size?

    Gina
     
  7. hworth

    hworth Member

    Webster University

    $2450 per 8 week, 3-credit course

    Preference is given to instructors who have taught 'live' classes for Webster. An additional stipend is given to attend an online teaching seminar before the first time teaching and to set up a class for the first time.

    Hworth
     
  8. uxu

    uxu New Member

  9. covey

    covey New Member

    Couple of things:

    First, thanks for the link to the distance learning magazine. I'm getting ready to start teaching my first online class so it will come in handy.

    Second, the rate at U of Pheonix Online which is a popular school is $930 for a five week 3-credit class -- so a little lower than the average. (And if I'm not mistaken, their tuition is above average... hmmmm!)

    Anyway, I know this is pretty late after the discussion but really wanted to say thanks for the link.

    Nancy
     
  10. Andy Borchers

    Andy Borchers New Member

    $1700 for a six week on-line course is a flat rate for teaching up to 15 students.

    Thanks - Andy



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    Andy Borchers, DBA
    NSU (1996)
     
  11. DCross

    DCross New Member

    Andy,


    I am looking to begin teaching online asap. Can you tell me in which schools this goal can be most easily achieved?

    Thanks for your help>





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    Darren Cross
    BSB-Management, UoP
    MBA-Fontbonne College
     
  12. Leslie

    Leslie New Member

    I have found online teaching (and course design) opportunities through professional development providers that partner with universities. Unless you are full time faculty at a college, the best you can get is adjunct online teaching. By teaching for 7-10 different universities across the country through PD providers, I seem to have enough work to translate into full time teaching and writing :) If you need assistance with some job search strategies, visit my website and sent me an email. I'll be glad to give you a few tips to get you started. Finding the online teaching positions is almost a full time job in and of itself -- but once the contacts are made it's smooth sailing after that. Good luck to you.
    Leslie
     

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