Overview UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach online courses in the Education department. The pool remains in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. The number of positions varies by semester, depending on the needs of the department. Courses are offered online; instruction is delivered via live lectures (Zoom) or asynchronously through Canvas. Most live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on weekends (USA Pacific Time).

Responsibilities

General Duties We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following subjects/specializations (but not limited to). For detailed course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

College Admissions Advising and Career Planning (CACP)

Career Planning for College Admissions

College Admissions Advising A / B

Counseling Techniques for Educators

Practicum in College Admission Advising

Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration (SAHEA)

Academic and Student Affairs Organizations

History of American Higher Education

Student Development in College: Theory to Practice

Social Justice Issues in Higher Education

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Cultural Responsiveness in TESOL

Fundamentals of Linguistics for ESL Teachers

Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers

Second-Language Acquisition

Teaching Pronunciation as a Communicative Skill

Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

Practicum in Course Design for ESL/EFL Teachers

Teaching Experience

Classroom Teaching Experience

Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom)

Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system)

Experience as an Online Course Developer

Instructor Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Berkeley.

Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: updating and submitting syllabi using approved syllabus template; communicating required texts and materials; communicating classroom technology and support needs.

Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and/or student feedback.

Prepare and deliver course materials, lectures/presentations, and design learning assessments.

Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.

Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice.

Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.

Utilize course support platforms, including the Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom Pro (as applicable).

Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline/explain the grading policies for the course.

Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.

Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom (including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with accommodations for learning disabilities).

Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades.

Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks of course completion.

Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed.

Retain student records according to University policies.

May be appointed by department to serve as a curriculum/course developer to write original course curriculum and content. Collaborate with academic department and/or instructional designer(s) on project deliverables and deadlines, including the course design/roadmap, learning strategies/activities, and media production/recordings. May develop and provide raw original content for the following: the course syllabus, learning objectives, lecture segments and scripts, reading assignments, assessments/assignments, discussion prompts, course midterm exam(s) or project(s), final exam(s) or project(s), student instructions, etc.

For Course Development Projects Only

Ability to commit time to approximately 10-15 hours a week over 6-9 months (specific delivery schedule determined by mutual agreement).

Ability to participate in regular phone/video conferences M-F between 9am-5pm (USA Pacific Time).

Experience and/or comfort with video and audio recording, including voice overs for videos and/or PowerPoint presentations.

Benefits Access to UC Berkeley library stacks and online resources, free and discounted software, and professional development through LinkedIn Learning. Workers compensation and general liability insurance coverage, Medicare contributions, and mandatory Safe Harbor Defined Contribution Plan contributions (in lieu of Social Security).

UC Berkeley Education Department Courses: https://extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/education/#!?tab=courses&availability=all

Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. Due to the part-time, temporary nature of instructor positions, UC Berkeley Extension is unable to provide US visa/work permits for this position.

Preferred qualifications

5 or more years of professional and/or academic experience in the course subject.

Advanced degree in subject area preferred.

Experience advising students or administering student affairs programming in higher education.

3 or more years of teaching experience in the course subject at a U.S. high school/college/university institution.

Experience as an educational consultant and/or K-12 school counselor.

Experience teaching other teachers or training other trainers.

Experience in course development, including creating original academic content such as syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations/scripts, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.

Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.

Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.

Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).

Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.

Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Camtasia or Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).

Course Development Projects

Ability to commit time to approximately 10-15 hours a week over 6-9 months (delivery schedule determined by mutual agreement).

Ability to participate in regular phone/video conferences M-F between 9am-5pm (USA Pacific Time).

Experience and/or comfort with video and audio recording, including voice overs for videos and/or PowerPoint presentations.

Application Requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).

Cover Letter (Optional)

Examples of Teaching Evaluations and/or Syllabi (Optional)

Reference requirements: References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03367

Help contact: extension-jobs@berkeley.edu

Campus Information Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley confidentiality policy prior to submitting their letter.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contracts.

Job location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.

To apply, visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03367

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