Microsoft Excel Online Course Instructor

Introduction to the Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation@ Davidson College

We facilitate access and exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship for allDavidson students, alumni, faculty, staff, Hurt Hub co-workers, and community members.

The Hurt Hub@Davidson convenes innovators and entrepreneurs in the Davidson College community to catalyze innovative solutions to critical problems through educational programming, experiential learning in a safe environment, an inclusive co-working space, uncompromising ethics, a robust mentor network, access to startup capital, and innovation consulting.

Our digital learning courses have reached over 500,000 learners worldwide, with nearly 90% accessing content at no cost. Our existing Excel for Beginners course has successfully trained over 200,000 global learners.

We are embarking on the production of a new course titled 'Advanced Excel' which will build upon the best practices and voyage into new areas of Excel not covered in the beginners course.

The Opportunity

DavidsonX seeks an exceptional instructor to develop and create an engaging 4-week Advanced Excel course that builds upon our foundational Excel curriculum. This is a unique chance to expand digital learning opportunities and meet the growing demand for advanced workplace Excel skills.

Course Production Schedule

• Time commitment: 50 hours
• Project start date: First half of July 2025
• Course filming dates: August or September 2025

Course Development Approach

The selected instructor will work closely with the DavidsonX team to refine and shape the final course content and structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive course syllabus, learning objectives, and script
• Collaborate weekly with the DavidsonX course development team via Zoom
• Adhere to project timelines and development schedule
• Participate in a live course filming day at Davidson College

• Expert-level Excel proficiency
• Exceptional teaching passion and capability
• Strong on-camera presence and teleprompter reading skills
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools (Google Suite, Slack, Zoom)
• Available for 50 remote work hours flexed from mid-July through August
• Ability to travel to Davidson, NC for a single filming day (travel costs fully reimbursed)

Compensation

Compensation will be provided as a contractor's fee, commensurate with experience level and mutually agreed upon before project commencement. Payment will be issued upon successful completion of project deliverables.

Why Teach with DavidsonX?

• Contribute to accessible, high-quality digital education
• Reach a global audience of learners
• Work with a supportive, innovative course development team
• Share your Excel expertise to empower professional skill development