Job Description

Remote History Instructor Opportunity

About This Job

Think back to the classes that actually stayed with you. It usually wasn’t because of the textbook—it was because someone explained things in a way that finally made sense.

That’s the difference this role aims to create.

As a Remote History Instructor, the focus isn’t on covering chapters or rushing through timelines. It’s about helping students slow down, understand what happened, and, more importantly, why it mattered. The setting is fully online, but the expectation is real engagement—not passive listening.

The position offers an annual salary of $58,250 along with the flexibility of working from anywhere, while still contributing to something that has a lasting impact on learners.

Why This Position Exists

Online learning has made education more accessible, but it hasn’t always made it more effective. Many students log in, attend sessions, and leave without truly connecting with the material.

This role is designed to change that experience.

The goal is simple: make history easier to understand and harder to forget. When lessons are delivered well, students start asking better questions, forming their own opinions, and seeing patterns across events instead of isolated facts.

That shift is where the real value of this role sits.

Day-to-Day Duties

Most days are built around live classes, but no two sessions feel exactly the same.

Some groups are highly interactive and need guidance to stay focused. Others take time to open up, requiring a different approach to draw them into the discussion. Adjusting in real time becomes part of the rhythm.

Preparation happens outside of class hours. Lessons are shaped so they don’t feel overloaded, with enough context to make topics clear without turning them into long lectures. Certain topics need examples, others need comparison, and some simply need to be broken down step by step.

Grading is handled with attention. Instead of marking quickly and moving on, feedback is written to help students understand their mistakes and improve their thinking.

There’s also ongoing adjustment behind the scenes. If something doesn’t land well in one session, it gets refined before the next. That constant tweaking keeps the course effective.

What You Need to Qualify

A degree in history or a related field is expected. Beyond that, experience in teaching—whether in classrooms, tutoring, or online instruction—makes a clear difference.

Strong communication skills matter more than academic jargon. Students respond better to clarity than complexity, so the ability to explain ideas in a straightforward way is essential.

Comfort with online tools is important. Managing a virtual classroom, sharing resources, and keeping sessions organized should feel natural, not stressful.

Consistency also plays a role. Staying on schedule, keeping lessons structured, and maintaining quality across sessions helps build trust with students.

Work Culture

The structure is simple: scheduled classes combined with independent work time.

There’s no micromanagement, but there is accountability. The flexibility works best for someone who can manage their time without needing constant direction.

Interaction with other educators occurs occasionally, mostly to improve course content or share ideas. Otherwise, the role is fairly self-driven.

Work Tools

Most of the work happens through a learning management system where assignments, materials, and progress are tracked.

Live classes are conducted through video platforms, supported by presentation tools and shared documents. Features like screen sharing, annotations, and quick polls help keep sessions active.

Nothing overly complex—just tools that, when used well, make teaching smoother and more engaging.

Example Scenario

During a lesson on colonial history, students seem disengaged. Cameras are on, but participation is low, and responses feel minimal.

Instead of continuing the planned explanation, the instructor pauses and changes direction. Students are asked to imagine they’re decision-makers at that time—what choices would they make, and what pressures would influence them?

That shift changes the dynamic. A few students start responding, then more join in. The discussion builds naturally, and by the end, the topic makes more sense than it did at the start.

It’s not about adding more content—it’s about approaching it differently.

Ideal Applicant

This role suits someone who enjoys teaching in a practical, hands-on way.

Patience helps, especially when students take time to engage. So does the ability to adjust quickly when something isn’t working.

It’s a good fit for someone who prefers working independently but still wants their work to have a clear impact on others.

A genuine interest in history is important—but being able to make others interested in it matters even more.

Apply Now

If you’re someone who naturally explains things in a way people understand, this role gives you the space to do that consistently.

Step in, take ownership of your sessions, and help students walk away with something that actually stays with them.