Instructor Pool - 21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten - UC Berkeley Extension & UC Berke[...]

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Berkeley Extension offers a Professional Program in Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership. Instructors teach one or more graduate online and/or in-person courses each year to prepare TK-12 educators and administrators for California’s initiatives.

Courses are online with occasional in-person instruction. UC Berkeley Extension emphasizes bridging UC Berkeley with the public and serving non-traditional and online students while aligning with university policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required at time of application.
• Preferred: Ed.D., California teaching credential, and Pre K-12 leadership/Policy experience.
• Experience creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Syllabus development, assignment creation, and lesson planning for class meetings.
• Deliver lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
• Respond to student questions promptly and manage grading and posting of final grades.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Education

Advanced degree

Ed.D.

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $4,900-$5,700 total per course. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, delivery format, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.

Percent time: Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis. In the event of co-instruction, compensation may be shared among co-instructors depending upon the percentage of course content that each co-instructor teaches.

Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.

Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this applicant pool does not guarantee that a position is available. The applicant pool will remain in place for 9-12 months; those interested in remaining in the applicant pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply.

Position duration: Length of courses differs depending on the subject, level, format/schedule, and credits taught. For the fall, spring, and summer semesters, course length typically ranges from approximately 10 weeks to 10 months. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.

Application Window

Open date: July 16, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jul 16, 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

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to extend research and scholarship to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education, which also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

UC Berkeley Extension in partnership with the UC Berkeley School of Education offers a Professional Program in Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership. Instructors will teach one or more graduate online and/or in-person courses each year that trains TK-12 educators and administrators in implementing California’s 21CSLA Initiative for Universal Transitional Kindergarten.

Courses are offered online, with occasional in-person instruction/course facilitation:

• Online instruction is delivered through synchronous live lectures (Zoom) and through our learning management system (Canvas). Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered either weekly over 10 weeks or monthly over 10 months, and class sessions are scheduled for 3 hours during weekday evenings (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
• In-person classroom instruction/course facilitation may be scheduled occasionally depending upon each school district's needs. In-person instruction/course facilitation may be offered in various counties in California, U.S.A. Pre-approved program-related travel accommodations and expenses (including transportation, lodging, and meals) are provided directly and/or reimbursed.

All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Course Subjects

Instructors will teach one or more of the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

• Leaders Designing Equitable Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Classrooms in Action
• Equity Centered Leadership Practices to Support, Integrate, and Align Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

General Duties

Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom) and/or Classroom (In-Person).

• For synchronous instruction (live online or in-person courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including Canvas, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Advanced degree

Preferred qualifications

• Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)
• California teaching credential
• Pre K-12 Educational Leadership experience
• Pre K-12 Policy/Governance experience
• Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, 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
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests.

Reference requirements

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

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05370

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community and related policies. UC Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to UC Berkeley policies on Affirmative Action, Nondiscrimination in Employment, and related guidelines. Letters of reference are treated as confidential per UC policy when requested.

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

Note: This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition unless stated otherwise in the position description. The finalist will be required to disclose if they have any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct, per University policy.

• Misconduct includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the previous place of employment, including sexual harassment or discrimination.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Berkeley, California (U.S.A.)