Become A Faculty Member

General Requirements

To qualify as a University of Phoenix faculty member, you'll need to meet the following minimum criteria: 

• Have a master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution (or the international equivalent) related to the subject you wish to teach. (Some courses require a doctoral degree. Being a Spanish MBA online instructor requires being fluent in English and Spanish.)
• Work experience related to the subject you wish to teach. Requirements vary by course and program. 

Each candidate's experience and academic preparation will be reviewed to meet the established requirements developed for each program and specific course. Some degree programs require more specific qualifications.

Because our courses begin each week, it’s always a good time to apply. Your journey toward becoming a faculty member begins with your submission of an interest form. We will then determine if you meet our current needs. If so, your resume and transcripts will be requested, evaluated and you may be contacted to continue with the interview process. If you are selected to be a faculty candidate, you will begin a series of trainings and evaluations before instructing specific courses.

Benefits of Joining the Faculty

Teach part time without interrupting your full-time career.
Teaching online classes requires about 10 to 15 hours per week. Classes are taught asynchronously, so you can teach your class at times and places that fit your schedule. Courses start every week and generally run for five or six weeks.

Experience the satisfaction of making a difference.
As an instructor of University of Phoenix online courses, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that others are benefiting from your wisdom and experience. As students apply your proven theories and techniques, you can take pride in their accomplishments.

Expand your own expertise.
By teaching centrally developed course materials, reading various texts, reviewing student research and facilitating class discussion, you expand your own depth of knowledge. In addition, you can attend any classes and pursue another degree at substantial faculty discounts.

Improve your communication and leadership skills.
By preparing course material and facilitating class discussions, you sharpen your ability to organize, communicate and lead. We also offer a wide array of assessment and training programs to further enhance your skills.

Network with other professionals in your field.
As a University of Phoenix instructor, you have a unique opportunity to network with other faculty and students from around the world who are successful professionals. A typical class will include 15 to 20 success-driven professionals from various companies and organizations.