Are there Online Teaching Positions that DO NOT Require a Masters?

I have an extensive background and a great deal of experience, in many fields. I have completed a AAS, BAAS and Masters Certificate.

However, it seems impossible to get a job teaching anywhere without a Masters. In most cases, having a Masters in ANY subject is enough --even if it is NOT in the field you would be teaching!

I would think that experience would be a substitute for the Masters (working on it now) for some areas of Adjunct Teaching online.

Anyone have any ideas?



Tony L. Ellis
Home Address 19706 Spotted Owl Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660, USA
Home (512) 252-1766 FAX (512) 252-8665 Cell (512) 673-6261
Email [email protected] and [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

Multi-talented professional, with a Masters Certification, Bachelor's Degree, and extensive computer-related skills, seeking a position where 20+ years of proven leadership and management ability will provide a new, rewarding and challenging career.

KEY STRENGTHS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, evidenced daily as a Dell server technician, email and phone support

Outstanding team building, mentoring and training skills utilized in military, private security and other management positions

20+ years exceptional leadership skills, developed in military and civilian management roles

Successful Project Manager with one project currently used as a Dell class training guide

Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of cultures and all levels of management

Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Windows XP/Vista, and Server 2003

Over 15 years enterprise-level knowledge and experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing both server and desktop systems

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

2 Years, Escalations Analyst, Dell Computers, Round Rock TX
7 Years, Managing Partner, Majik Computers and Majik Net, Rockdale TX
2 Years, Operations Manager, Preferred Security Services, Houston, TX
2 Years, Operations Manager, MX International Security, Houston, TX
1.5 Years, Operations Manager, PEDUS Security Services, San Diego CA
1 Year, Operations Manager, Wells Fargo Security Services, San Diego CA
2 Years, Patrol/Field Sergeant, Department of Defense Police, San Diego CA
1 Year, Team Leader, Department of Defense Crisis Response Team, San Diego CA
1 Year, Radiological Controls Shift Supervisor (RCSS), USS Acadia AD-42, San Diego CA

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University
Bush College of Government and Public Service
Master Certificate, Homeland Security Emergency Management, August 2008, GPA 3.25

Saint Edward's University
Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science, Nuclear Technology, May 2006, GPA 3.85
Minor - Public Safety and Emergency Management

University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts and Applied Science, Nuclear Technology, May 2004, GPA 4.0
Minor - Business Communication

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

3 Years, First Responder, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
3 Years, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
6 Years, A+ Certification, CompTIA
6 Years, Server+ Certification, CompTIA

MICROSOFT & COMPUTER SKILLS COURSEWORK

• Microsoft Implementing Commercial Internet System 2.0
• Supporting Microsoft NT Core Essentials
• Microsoft Secure Web: Proxy Server 2.0
• Microsoft Networking Essentials
• Fundamentals of Network Technology - Network+ Preparation

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COURSEWORK

• Introduction to Emergency Management
• Community Relations and Public Safety
• Managing Public Safety Agencies
• Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness
• Planning and Decision Making for Public Safety
• Fundamentals of Homeland Security
• Cyber-Security for Managers
• Terrorism in Today's World
• Homeland Security and Emergency Management

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (FEMA) CERTIFICATIONS

• AWR-172-W Information Security Basics
• Pilot Course: Information Security for Everyone
• Information Systems & Computer Applications
• Online Information Technology & Security
• IS-00100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• IS-00800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction
• IS-00230 Principles of Emergency Management
• IS-00001 Emergency Program Manager, An Orientation to the Position
• IS-00235 Emergency Planning
• IS-00200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-00242 Effective Communication
• IS-00240 Leadership and Influence
• IS-00241 Decision Making and Problem Solving
• IS-00546 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness Course
• IS-00547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
• IS-00003 Radiological Emergency Management
• IS-00301 Radiological Emergency Response
• IS-00022 Are You Ready? In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

WORK HISTORY

07/2002 - Present Dell Computers, Round Rock, TX

Support Technician (Tier II)
• Assist enterprise-level customers with troubleshooting to repair and enhance system performance
• Assist and mentored team members in processes and procedures
• Received three bronze-level customer service awards
• Received one silver-level customer service award
• Lead Business Process Improvement (BPI) project that won Dell World Quality Day Competition, in the yellow belt category, currently being used as a Dell training model
• Cross-functional collaboration with other departments to address networking problems and to provide results-driven customer service

02/1995 - 07/2002 Majik Net - Majik Computers, Rockdale, TX

Business Managing Partner
• Provided hands-on leadership for network design, system implementation, maintenance and data security projects
• Managed all operations of Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increased customer accounts from 10 to over 500, in less than five years
• Significantly grew both businesses and facilitated their profitable sale in 2002

02/1993 - 12/1994 Preferred Security, Houston, TX

Operations Manager
• Managed day-to-day operations of private security company
• Negotiated customer contracts
• Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled and supervised security officers
• Completed reports necessary for company operations

01/1992 - 12/1993 MX International Security, Houston, TX

Operations Manager
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise 500+ security officers
• Manage supervisory and administrative personnel
• Conduct customer site visits and inspections
• Negotiate client service contracts as necessary
• Provide customer service to all existing and potential clients

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Copies of written recommendations available upon request


PERSONAL REFERENCES

On request


PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
• Continuing my education in computer-related areas
• Researching opportunities to add to my certifications in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Pursuit of a secondary career, as adjunct faculty, teaching graduate-level courses in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Installation of new hardware for my home network, performing routine maintenance and experimenting with ways to improve reliability and performance
• Motorcycling, travel and online computer gaming

MEMBERSHIPS
• Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Member Alpha Sigma Lambda
• Member Project Management Institute

 

I wonder if all of your references would be happy to know that all of their contact information has been posted on a public site.

 

I never knew that Phoenix offered this program. Does it still exist? Online, bricks & mortar, or both?

 

UoP offered an AA through credit recognition and your concentration depended on you MOS.

 

What are basing this statement on? Teaching for which schools and at what level?

 

It is part of this: http://military.phoenix.edu/online_and_campus_programs/aacr.aspx.

I remember getting unsolicited info on this in 2001 when I completed my first CCAF A.A.S. At the time, one class from UoP would have given me a second A.A.S. in the field my CCAF was in.

 

I seem to recall having read at the North Central Association website that if you are interested in a community college adjuncting position that is in a practical hands-on field (nuclear engineering technology would fit that bill, as one would be training future reactor technicians at the community college level), one need only have an associate's and x number of years experience. Regarding Homeland Security Emergency Management, how many hours in a Master Certificate? If 18 hours, you may be good to go. Or you could apply for a master's in homeland security and see if they'll let you take your comps rather early in your program based on your credits accumulated in the Master Certificate program. Then you can bill yourself as a "master's candidate" when you apply for teaching positions.

 

Correct - that is what I did.

 

Few ones that will consider an instructor without a master are:

Ed2go
UniversalClass

 

Thanks

Thanks for all the input on this.

Yes, my degree in nuclear technology was primarily based on Navy experience, at UPO.

The Degree at St. Eds was what they called an inverted degree. It gave credit for the previous degree (AAS) and required I take the core courses. The minor was optional so I chose Emergency Mgmt and Public Safety.

The Masters Cert was a total of 15 hours, including the Capstone.

Oh... Is there any way to remove the contact info for my references? I didn't catch it from the cut/paste of the resume.

Thanks,

Tony

 

Done....I left your contact information up; just let us know if you'd like that removed also.

 

Thanks

Bruce,

Thanks for taking out the reference info. You can leave my contact info though. Maybe someone will refer me for a job or better yet, call me for one.

THanks,

Tony

 

Still no luck

Good Day!

I appreciate all the information and feedback. Please continue to add more, if you come across anything as I check the site almost daily.

I have applied to several online high school programs and those suggested in the replies to the post.

However, no luck yet.

I'm not giving up and continuing to apply to anything looks possible. The plan here is to get a position anywhere, get at least some level of teaching experience (online) and hopefully, it will help.

Thanks again for your continued support,

Tony

 

New Profile on LinkedIn -- please provide feedback

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tony-ellis-chls-baas-pmp/16/145/10

I am working to get a professional information site up, but for now here is my LinkedIn site.

Please provide feedback on content etc, if you have time.

Thanks,

Tony