This webinar is designed for those educators / adjuncts that are just getting started, but do not know where to start. We will discuss the importance of the CV and what should be included in your CV, a brief overview of the application process, the follow up process, interviews, etc. We will also share some resources and tips that will help you get started and poised for success in online teaching.

1. Teaching Online: Where do I start? Becky Owens, Online Adjunct

2. Ground Rules A few ground rules Please hold your questions until after the presentation. There will be a Q and A time. Please raise your hand when you have a question and I will answer them accordingly.

3. Agenda Introduction Can I Teach Online? Application materials Finding job leads Resources Tips Q and A

5. Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Maine, History

6. Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership for Higher Education from Capella University

7. Currently working on PhD in Educational Leadership for Higher Education at Capella University

8. Just finished course work, last residency requirements

9. Taking comps July 13th

12. 2. Do you have 18 credit hours, usually graduate credits, in the field you would like to teach?

13. 3. Are you self motivated?

14. 4. Are you persistent?

15. 5. Are you thick skinned when needing be?

16. 6. Are you computer savvy?

17. 7. Are you organized?

18. 8. Do you have good time management skills?

19. 9. Do you have any teaching or training experience?

22. It should be brief but intriguing enough that the administrator would like to read more.

23. You should personalize your cover letter to the school/person you are sending it to. For example: Dear Dr. Owens:.

25. Dr. Naomi SellersChair, English Search CommitteeBox 58Baxter CollegeArcadia, WV 24803

26. Dear Dr. Sellers:

27. I am writing to apply for the position as assistant professor of English with an emphasis in rhetoric and composition that you advertised in the October MLA Job Information List. I am a graduate student at Prestigious University working on a dissertation under the direction of Professor Prominent Figure. Currently revising the third of five chapters, I expect to complete all work for the Ph.D. by May of 1999. I believe that my teaching and tutoring experience combined with my course work and research background in rhetoric and composition theory make me a strong candidate for the position outlined in your notice.

29. My interest in the computer classroom has grown out of recent experience teaching composition in that environment. In these courses my students have used computers for writing and turning in notes and essays, communicating with one another and with me, conducting library catalogue research and web research, and creating websites. I have encouraged my students to think and write critically about their experiences with technology, both in my class and elsewhere, even as we have used technology to facilitate our work in the course. Syllabi and other materials for my writing courses can be viewed at my website: http://machine.prestigious.edu/~name. In all of my writing courses I encourage students to become critical readers, thinkers, and writers; my goal is always not only to promote their intellectual engagement with cultural texts of all kinds but also to help them become more discerning readers of and forceful writers about the world around them.

30. I have included my curriculum vitae and would be happy to send you additional materials such as a dossier of letters of reference, writing samples, teaching evaluations, and past and proposed course syllabi. I will be available to meet with you for an interview at either the MLA or the CCCC convention, or elsewhere at your convenience. I can be reached at my home phone number before December 19; between then and the start of the MLA convention, you can reach me at (123) 456-7890. I thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.

31. Sincerely

32. Reference:

35. It showcases your work

36. It should be comprehensive, polished, and clean

37. It is different from a resume in that it focuses on your academic achievements

38. There are standard categories that employers are looking for

40. SUMMARY STATEMENT /Teaching Philosophy Include a brief list of the highlights of your candidacy.

41. EDUCATIONList your academic background, including undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

42. Graduate Institution, City, StateDegree, MajorDate of GraduationDissertation

43. Graduate Institution, City, StateDegree, MajorDate of GraduationThesis

46. Objective:Assistant Professor, PsychologyEducation:Ph.D., Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2006Concentrations: Psychology, Community PsychologyDissertation: A Study of Learning Disabled Children in a Low Income Community

47. M.A., Psychology, University at Albany, 2003Concentrations: Psychology, Special EducationThesis: Communication Skills of Learning Disabled Children B.A, Psychology, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2000

49. Publications:Smith, John (2005). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classroom. Journal of Educational Psychology, 120 - 125.

50. Grants and Fellowships:

51. RDB Grant (University of Minnesota Research Grant, 2005), $2000

52. Workshop Grant (for ASPA meeting in New York, 2004), $1500

53. Awards and Honors:

54. Treldar Scholar, 2005

55. Academic Excellent Award, 2003

56. Skills and Qualifications:

57. Microsoft Office, Internet

58. Programming ability in C++ and PHP

59. Fluent in German, French and Spanish

61. Transcripts It is good practice to obtain unofficial copies of your transcripts and create PDF’s. Attach your PDF’s to your email application along with your other materials. Schools will want official copies once you are hired but this saves them a step. They need to confirm that you have the degrees that you claim you do and see what you may be eligible to teach at their school.

62. Reference Letters Ask 3 people to draft professional reference letters that you can make PDF’s of and circulate with your other materials. This also saves the school time and it also sets you apart from the other applications. The letters should discuss your work history, work ethic, any special skills or honors, and their recommendation.

63. Job Leads Now that I have my CV developed, my cover letter drafted, 3 letters of reference and my transcripts ready to go, where do I find jobs?

65. http://onlineadjunctjobs.blogspot.com/

66. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OnlineTeachingJobs/

67. http://chronicle.com/faculty/

68. www.monster.com

69. www.higheredjobs.com

70. www.Facultyfinder.com

73. Twitter

74. Create your own twitter account or join one of the thousands of online education accounts/receive updates

75. Linkedin

76. Number of online adjunct groups

77. Facebook

79. Webinars

80. CV Network

81. Mentors

82. Online Faculty Connect

83. Submit white papers

84. Peer Reviewers

85. Discussions

86. Publication support and networking

88. Managing the Discussion Forum: Best Practices

89. What Schools Look for When Hiring Adjuncts

90. Using Tools to Enhance Feedback in Online Courses

91. Submit your presentation proposal

93. Mentors Ednak Mentors was established to help the new faculty get acquainted with the site and also to give them a contact that they can use if they have any questions, need some direction or just need some advice. Being a mentor is a great way to give back to the community as well as a great activity to add to your CV.

95. This is an eclectic journal that is agnostic as it relates to academic disciplines. The defining theme is that all papers published will be the work of online faculty.

97. Great skill to add to your CV!

98. Become an ednak Journal Contributor: If you are interested in contributing an article to the Online Faculty Connect please visit theCall for White Papers submission page. Selected papers will be published in the inaugural issue of the peer reviewed journal in its October 2009 edition.

100. Join a discussion on Web 2.0, introduce yourself and meet your colleagues, or create your own discussion.

103. Keep a record of where and when you have applied to a school and the contact person.

104. Dedicate one day a week to applying for jobs.

105. Take classes and earn 18 credit hours in another discipline or earn your PhD.

106. Build your CV

107. Publish

108. Peer review

109. Enroll in free webinars on online education

110. Teach your own webinar

112. I want to hear your story; when did you decide you wanted to be an educator, and specifically an online educator? How did you get started? What are some of the challenges and how did you overcome them? How has it changed your life? What advice can you give to new educators?

113. Please keep in mind that I will be sharing this information with the public, so do not include any information or names that you do not want shared. Your “story” should be at least 700 words. Please email me your story at becky@ednak.com.

115. Q and A What questions do you have? Please raise your hand.