Professor 

How did you get your current job?
Internet

What was the application process?
Submitted resume, electronic application

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes, I had a phone interview for my current job. This was relatively short and not a difficult process.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I am unable to recall the specifics of the interview at this time.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, leading the course under supervision was a very good way to prepare, and I knew exactly what to do when I started on my own.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, I completed training with a mentor, in which I led a course online under the supervision of my mentor. This was a regular 9-week course, but I was required to submit my posts to my mentor before posting in the course.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, my doctoral degree provided me with a wide range of experience in the field, as well as teaching experience.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes, I completed an internship in the clinical realm, which was something I did not cover to a great degree in my studies. Both experiences were very useful.

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would recommend that someone first obtain a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in the field in which he/she would like to teach, as this is required to work at a university. After that, I would recommend that he/she seek teaching experience, as this will help him/her in teaching online.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Organization skills are important, as teaching online requires keeping track of student papers and grades, as well as responding in a timely way to questions. It is also important to have communication skills, as teaching online requires interaction with students in daily discussions.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, one needs a graduate degree.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I would say that teaching becomes easier and easier; once you have taught a course, it is much easier to teach it the second time. The first class will be the most difficult. After you have mastered all of the aspects of teaching, everything runs smoothly.