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 for our Business department.
UC Berkeley Extension seeks dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional and continuing education in Business to lead multiple courses each year. The pool will remain in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised 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:
Cohort program courses are offered in-person in the classroom on weekdays (Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm) at our centers in Berkeley and San Francisco, California (U.S.A.).
Open enrollment courses are offered in-person and online. Classroom instruction takes place at our centers in Berkeley and San Francisco, California (U.S.A.). 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 subjects (but not limited to). Please refer to a full list of current courses in the departmental link below.
Accounting Agile Project Management Business Administration Business Analysis Business and Professional Communication Business Process Management Corporate Finance Entrepreneurship and Innovation Human Resources Leadership and Management Marketing Personal Financial Planning Project Management Professional Industry Credentials
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - California Board of Accountancy
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. 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, etc.
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 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. 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).
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03302
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