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How to Become an IOA Course InstructorVolunteer to share your skills and expertise with colleagues.
The Professional Development Committee (PDC) is tasked with identifying qualified instructors who are willing to volunteer their time to teach new ombudsman in both Foundations and Core courses throughout each year. The good news is the course curriculum is already complete—all you need to do is deliver it! Due to the importance of these courses and extensive content involved a high level of expertise is required. Individuals must meet the following criteria in order to apply for an instructor’s position. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. IOA strives to have a diverse and representative corps of instructors. At this time, we are in particular need of instructors who identify as people of color and/or members of underrepresented groups; who work or have worked as ombuds outside the academic sector; and who work or have worked as ombuds outside the United States. All Instructors Must Meet the Following Requirements:
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Become a Foundations for Organizational Ombudsman InstructorThose with an interest in becoming an instructor for the Foundations Course and meet the criteria should complete the Foundations Instructor Candidate Questionaire. Foundations Candidate QuestionnaireSelection Process:
Please Note: Candidates that are not selected may apply again after one year. Verification that actions have been taken to improve previously identified concerns will be requested. Foundation Instructor Teams:
Become a Core Course InstructorsThose with an interest in teaching a core course and meet the criteria should complete the Core Course Instructor Candidate Questionaire. Once the questionnaire is submitted candidates will be contacted for further discussion and additional information will be provided. If a candidate is selected to move forward, they will have an opportunity to observe the course being taught by a qualified instructor. Core Course Candidate QuestionnaireWe Are Currently in Search of Instructors for the Following Core Courses:
Volunteer Instructor CompensationIOA members and supporters benefit when colleagues share their skills and expertise by volunteering as an instructor for PDC-sponsored courses. To show our gratitude we offer in-kind compensation. The compensation policy applies to volunteer instructors who teach a course on behalf of the Professional Development Committee that is three hours or longer. View Instructor Compensation Policy |