Okay, so here’s the deal. I’ve been messing around with finding remote psychology teaching jobs. It’s been a journey, let me tell you!
First off, I started by hitting up the usual suspects: Indeed, LinkedIn, HigherEdJobs – you know, the big job boards. I just typed in “remote psychology teaching jobs” and started sifting through the piles of listings. A lot of them were either outdated or just plain scams, gotta watch out for that!
Then, I realized I needed to get a bit more specific. “Psychology instructor online” and “adjunct psychology professor remote” turned out to be better search terms. They seemed to pull up more relevant stuff, like community college gigs and smaller university positions.
Next up, I decided to target specific schools. I made a list of universities and colleges that I knew had good psychology programs, and then I went straight to their websites and checked their career pages. Sometimes, they list jobs there before they even put them on the big job boards. It’s like a secret stash of opportunities!
After that, I spent a solid chunk of time tweaking my resume and cover letter. I made sure to highlight any online teaching experience I had, even if it was just guest lecturing or giving webinars. And I tried to tailor each cover letter to the specific job and the school’s mission. It’s a pain, but it shows you’re actually interested.
Now, here’s where things got interesting. I stumbled across a few online teaching platforms that hire psychology instructors directly. Think Coursera, edX, and even some of the smaller, less well-known ones. I applied to a couple of those, but the competition was fierce!
During all of this, I kept a spreadsheet to track my applications. Date applied, job title, company, salary (if listed), and notes about the job. It helped me stay organized and remember what I’d applied for. Seriously, you’ll forget otherwise.
I also reached out to some of my contacts in the field. Let people know you’re looking! You never know who might have a lead or know someone who’s hiring. Networking is key, even in the online world.
And finally, after a lot of searching, applying, and a few nerve-wracking interviews, I landed a part-time remote teaching position at a community college. It’s not exactly my dream job, but it’s a start, and it’s getting my foot in the door. Plus, it’s all online, which is exactly what I was looking for!
So, that’s my story. It took some time and effort, but it was totally worth it. Don’t give up, and keep searching. You’ll find something eventually!
- Key takeaway: Be persistent and don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
- Pro tip: Tailor your resume and cover letter for each job.
- Final thought: Network, network, network!
