Most online colleges require their faculty to have earned a post-graduate degree, such as a Master's degree, Doctorate degree or Juris Doctor (law degree).
Online faculty must have extensive experience in the subjects that they teach online. Most online colleges prefer that faculty members continue working in the subject area that they are teaching.
To teach online classes, you must have strong computer skills. You need to be familiar with message boards and proficient in Microsoft Office.
Because interactions with students are through a computer screen, you must be able to communicate effectively in writing. You must have good "Netiquette" to teach online classes.
While teaching online classes is flexible, most online colleges impose strict deadlines, such as responding to student inquiries within 24 hours. You must commit to meeting these deadlines.