Employment FAQ

As a Current KCTCS Employee, how do I apply for a KCTCS Online position?

Applications are accepted only through the online application site for both current KCTCS employees and applicants new to KCTCS.  Transcipts of your college classes will be needed as well, further in the consideration process.  The online application site will provide you the details to forward your transcipts for review.

Are there benefits associated with these positions?

Positions with KCTCS Online are part-time, temporary positions, and are not eligible for KCTCS benefits.

How will I be paid?

Instruction Facilitators are paid per module based on the number of students enrolled in each module during each payperiod.  KCTCS has two payperiods each month.  The first payperiod includes students starting online classes from the first through fifteen of each month, the second payperiod includes students starting class from the sixteenth through the end of each month.  The rate paid per module, varies by the credit hour value of the class.

When will I hear back about my application?

After preliminary review by Human Resources, online applications are reviewed by the Project Team Leader for each instructional area.  If you apply for positions in multiple disciplines, your application may be referred to multiple Project Team Leaders.  If there is a need for individuals with your education and skill set, the Project Team Leader would then contract you to arrange an interview.   Due to the unique operational calendar, there is no way to determine exactly when or if you may be contacted for interview.

Why do I need to submit my transcripts?

Project Team Leaders are responsible for verifying each facilitator's educational preparation.  It is very important for KCTCS to maintain accredidaton by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools, and is an indicator to students of quality/skilled instructors for KCTCS Online programs. 

How do I submit my transcipts?

At the end of the online application process, you will receive a printable screen listing the contact information, including the name, address, email and fax numbers where they should be sent.  As part of the initial consideration, an unofficial copy of the transcipt is sufficient.   Later in the process, you will be requested to secure official transcipts from the colleges you attended, mailed directly to KCTCS

I have heard that there will be an online nursing program -- I am interested in working with that - can you tell me when you will be recruiting for that instructional area?

The KCTCS Online Nursing area is anticipated to start accepting students in Fall of 2009.  At this time staff is hard at work developing the classes and labs.  We anticiapate beginnning recruitment of Instructional Facilitators for Nursing in Late Summer 2009 - July to August of 2009.

Is there any specific hardware or software I need?

Platform:

  • PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista)
  • Mac OS 10.3/10.4/10.5

Hardware (minimum):

  • Pentium 800MHz or equivalent.
  • 256MB RAM.
  • 2GB free disk space.
  • Sound capability with speakers (for courses with multimedia).
  • Reliable internet connection. DSL, Cable, Satellite, or faster internet connection highly recommended. 56k dial-up connection will work, but courses will load very slowly.

Software - required:

  • Java. Test your browser to see if you have currently have Java.
  • World Wide Web browser.
    • Must support cookies and Javascript.
    • Minimum versions:
      • Apple Safari 2.
      • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
      • Mozilla Firefox 1.5.

Software - recommended/required for some courses:

*Disable any pop-up blockers on your system while using Blackboard.

If you have a question or concern regarding working for KCTCS Online not addressed here, please email the KCTCS Online HR Representative.

Page last updated Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:01 AM by Debbie Bond