Why this grade
This listing scored 48/100, which is a D. It lost the most ground on pay transparency.
- Description depth 20 / 20 How much the posting actually says about the work, measured in characters of real text.
- Pay transparency 12 / 25 A published salary range, worth more than any other single factor because it is what a candidate cannot find out without applying.
- Freshness 8 / 15 How recently it was posted. Older postings are likelier to be filled or abandoned.
- Remote clarity 8 / 15 Whether "remote" means anywhere, or is quietly restricted to one country.
- Corroboration 5 / 10 Whether more than one source carries this listing.
- Role specificity 0 / 10 Whether the listing is tagged well enough to tell what the role actually is.
-5 Ghost-job penalty — Deducted for signals that this posting may not be a real, currently-open role — staleness, repeated relisting, or talent-pool language.
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Job Title
Instructor, Structural Engineering (SE) Exam Prep (PPI)Job Description
PPI, a leader in licensure exam prep and a Kaplan Company, is seeking part-time instructors to teach live online prep courses for the Civil SE licensing exam. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact future generations of engineers by serving as subject matter experts and student advocates as they study for their NCEES exam.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and ability to engage students in the classroom while providing a strong focus on mentoring and driving student success.
Serve as an industry and exam expert in areas of study.
Confidently host classes in accordance with the established schedule and curriculum; prepared in advance to ensure technical accuracy.
Adequately prepare for course sessions and submit errors, revisions, or improvements to the course slides or materials at least once per week throughout the Program duration.
Ensure all live webinar technical requirements are met. This includes, but is not limited to, logging in early to live sessions, ensuring the recording starts/stops, meeting minimal software/hardware/internet requirements, and delivering sessions in a quiet environment.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Licensed SE through NCEES (*Required! Civil PE not eligible)
Ability to effectively utilize online classroom technology
Preferred
Prior teaching or mentoring experience.
Previous employment in the Engineering industry with detailed knowledge of licensing exam content and preparation
Microsoft Office Suite knowledge
Dynamic speaking ability
Attention to detail; Urgency
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate starting at $75.00 per hour for teaching SE classes; other activities, including training and teaching optional PE classes, paid at variable rates
Access to Health and Welfare Plans
401K plan
Free or discounted classes for you or immediate family members
Employee Discounts including travel, local deals, and health and wellness offers
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USAAdditional Locations
Employee Type
EmployeeJob Functional Area
TeachersBusiness Unit
00079 Kaplan ProfessionalDiversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culturehere.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.
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