Advanced Quality Improvement Fundamentals for Public Health

University of California - Irvine; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine’s Division of Continuing Education (DCE) invites applications for part‑time instructors to teach Advanced Quality Improvement in Public Health. These positions are course‑by‑course engagements, focusing on current best practices and real‑world applications.

Instructors will develop syllabi, deliver engaging content, use Canvas for course management, and assess student progress while maintaining high academic standards and integrity.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution in associated field.
• Knowledge and application of quality improvement methodologies in the public health field, specifically PDSA.
• Experience working in public health or health environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update course syllabi in consultation with the UC Irvine DCE Corporate Education Director.
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform.
• Communicate teaching objectives and learning outcomes to students; outline grading policies.
• Evaluate student achievement of outcomes and assign grades.
• Post final grades to the transcript system by deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Instructional technology

Online teaching

Subject matter expertise

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $5,000-$6,000 and would also be based on the specific number of courses assigned and enrollment numbers

Application Window

Open date: September 15, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Sep 14, 2027 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

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is a self-supporting unit within the University of California. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse, complex, and ever-changing student population. Part‑time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.

A teaching position is now available to teach customized courses on Quality Improvement in Public Health. We are seeking a qualified applicant possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience on this topic.

Specific Instructor Duties

• * Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Corporate Education Director as assigned and using approved syllabus template
• * Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format
• * Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform
• * Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
• * Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades
• * Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines
• * Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• * Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director as needed
• * Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• * Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine
• * Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabi; posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs
• * Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
• * Use subject‑matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. integrate personal experiences and relevant case studies)
• * Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning
• * Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum

Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring students the background, expertise, and business practices to remain competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to our students' work environments.

Part‑time, temporary assignments are on an as‑needed basis. We are looking specifically for instructors who are qualified to teach the following course(s) as early as Winter quarter (beginning January).

Course Description: Advanced Quality Improvement in Public Health

Advanced Quality Improvement for Public Health is a course to be developed to familiarize learners with how to foster a process of excellence with goals such as improving customer service and/or enhancing the utilization of public resources in a public health setting. Learners will apply the principles of the PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) cycle and understand how to apply these principles to real‑world public health scenarios.

Individuals hired to teach this course must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course‑by‑course basis and the Instructor will be made no guarantee of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.

Qualifications

Basic

• * Advanced degree from an accredited institution in associated field
• * Knowledge and application of quality improvement methodologies in the public health field, specifically PDSA
• * Experience working in public health or health environments

Additional

• * Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
• * Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
• * Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• * Highly effective interpersonal skills
• * Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
• * Current participation in professional associations

Preferred

• * Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance
• * College‑level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• * Advanced degree from an accredited institution in associated field
• * Knowledge and application of quality improvement methodologies in the public health field, specifically PDSA
• * Experience working in public health or health environments

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affluent Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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