Position overview
Percent time: Part-time temporary appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis. Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the summer semester. Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Position duration: Appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Application Window
Open date: December 14, 2022
Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Job Type
Academic - Non-Tenure Track
Job Summary
UC Berkeley Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach in-person and online courses in the Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences.
UC Berkeley Extension seeks dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional and continuing education in biological, chemical, and physical sciences to lead one or more courses each year. The pool will remain in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the final closing date must reapply. The number of these positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department.
Courses are offered in-person and online.
Classroom instruction takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area (California, U.S.A.), including Alameda County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County.
Online instruction is delivered through live lectures (Zoom) or asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas).
Most classroom and live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
General Duties
We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following course subjects (but not limited to). For a complete list of courses and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental links below.
Biology
General Biology I lecture and lab (cell structure function, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, metabolism, molecular genetics, classification, animal development, form function)
Introductory Biology With Lab
General Biology II lecture and lab (fungi plant development, population genetics, ecology, conservation, origin of life, evolution, classification)
Biochemistry
Biology of Aging
Biology of Human Cancer
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Current Topics in the Biosciences
Developmental Biology
Endocrinology
Genetics
Genomic or Personalized Medicine
Hematology
Human Anatomy/Neuroanatomy lecture and lab
Human Nutrition
Immunology
Kinesiology (Introduction to Kinesiology, Mechanical Kinesiology)
Medical Terminology
Microbiology/Infectious Disease (Microbiology lab, Medical Microbiology lecture, Principles of Infectious Disease lecture)
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Parasitology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Physiology (A&P/Exercise/Kinesiology/Motor Skills)
Physiology (Lecture/Lab: general human, Lecture Only: mammalian systemic, cardiac respiratory)
Stem Cell Biology
Toxicology
Virology Chemistry
General/Inorganic Chemistry I lecture and lab
General/Inorganic Chemistry II lecture and lab
Introduction to Chemistry
Organic Chemistry I lecture and lab
Organic Chemistry II lecture and lab
Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry Physics
Concepts of Physics
General Physics I lecture and lab
General Physics II lecture and lab 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; and 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 academic letters of accommodations for 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 the Program Director/Manager as needed.
Retain student records according to University policies.
May be appointed by the department to serve as curriculum writer/course developer to write original online course curriculum and content. Collaborate with the academic department and instructional designer(s) on project deliverables and deadlines, including the online course design/roadmap, learning strategies/activities, and media production/recordings. May develop and provide raw original content for the following: the online 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. Benefits Summary
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).
Biology Course Descriptions : https://extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/sciences-mathematics-and-biotechnology/#!?availability=all&programStream=Biology&tab=courses
Chemistry and Physics Course Descriptions : https://extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/sciences-mathematics-and-biotechnology/#!?availability=all&programStream=Chemistry and Physics&tab=courses
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree. Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. 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 visa/work permits. Preferred qualifications
Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree in course subject or related area.
3 or more years of professional or undergraduate-level teaching experience (as the primary instructor) in the course subject.
Experience teaching at a U.S. college/university institution.
Experience teaching and/or developing academic content for online courses.
Experience in course development, including creating original academic content such as syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations/scripts, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
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 (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).
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. Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Instructor Information Form - Please download and complete the following Instructor Information Form .

• Select File, Download, Microsoft Word (.docx)
• Find the downloaded document on your computer, open it in MS Word, and complete the information requested.
• Save the document as a PDF (File, Save As, File Format, PDF).
• Upload the PDF document to your AP Recruit application.

Reference requirements
References are requested from candidates in the Instructor Information Form and confirmed at the interviewing stage. References are only contacted for finalists.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03731
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 University of California 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 statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-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. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) 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 contract: Lecturer contract , Postdoctoral contract , Research Series contract , and Librarian contract . Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.
Job location
San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03731
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