Getting an instructor job.

How did you get your start doing instructor work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

I found my first real instructor position advertised on Craig's List. The hiring manager wanted real-world industry experience over advanced degrees and years of teaching. Being positive and really enthusiastic about the subject matter made a great impression. You may also want to do research about teaching methods (hybrid model, lecture versus interative) and student learning styles (auditory, kinetic-tactile, visual) which helps your odds of getting a job. Be prepared to tell your interviewer how you would integrate your course material into the various methods/styles.

Lisa in Manhattan Beach, California said: I found my first real instructor position advertised on Craig's List. The hiring manager wanted real-world industry experience over advanced degrees and years of teaching. Being positive and really enthusiastic about the subject matter made a great impression. You may also want to do research about teaching methods (hybrid model, lecture versus interative) and student learning styles (auditory, kinetic-tactile, visual) which helps your odds of getting a job. Be prepared to tell your interviewer how you would integrate your course material into the various methods/styles.

Great advice.