Instructor Pool - 21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten - UC BerkeleyExtension & UC Berkeley School of Education

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Berkeley Extension seeks instructors for the Professional Program in Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership. Courses, offered online with occasional in-person sessions in California, require developing syllabi, lectures, and assessments.

Instructors teach graduate courses to TK-12 educators and administrators, with course lengths ranging from 10 weeks to 10 months and start as early as spring. Applicants must hold an advanced degree; preferred Ed.D., California teaching credential,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required at time of application.
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Responsibilities

• Syllabus development; learning objectives and assessments for course.
• Deliver lectures, create learning activities, and provide timely feedback.
• Update Canvas course site and manage required course materials.
• Coordinate with Program Director and Department Director as needed.

Skills

Syllabus development and course design

Lecture delivery

Online instruction

Inclusive pedagogy

Learning objectives and assessments

Education

Advanced degree

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)

California teaching credential

Pre K-12 Educational Leadership experience

Pre K-12 Policy/Governance experience

Knowledge of federal & California laws/regulations

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, Sep 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Jul 16, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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 the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley 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 that 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, etc.) are provided directly and/or are 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 the Canvas Learning Management System, 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.

21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership Certificate: utk-leadership-certificate

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. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Reference requirements

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

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, 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.

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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.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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.

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Job location

Berkeley, California (U.S.A.)