Instructor Pool – Humanities and Languages – UC Berkeley Extension

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 8,928 - 70,196; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in California is seeking qualified instructors for online Humanities and Languages courses. The role requires a doctorate degree and offers part-time teaching opportunities, focusing on inclusive pedagogy. Compensation is course-dependent, ranging from $800 to $6,290. Ideal candidates have experience in online education and teaching in higher education settings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional and/or academic work experience in the subject.
• 3+ years undergraduate teaching experience as primary instructor.
• Experience teaching at a U.S. college/university.

Responsibilities

• Support student success through inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.
• Develop syllabi and materials for courses.
• Deliver lectures and activities via online platforms.

Skills

Classroom Teaching

Synchronous Online Teaching

Asynchronous Online Teaching

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with instructional technologies

Education

Doctorate or equivalent international degree

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Instructor Pool Humanities and Languages UC Berkeley Extension

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

Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis. Salary model varies by course delivery format: for synchronous Live Online courses, approximately $2,000 - $2,200 total per course; for asynchronous Start Anytime Online courses, $160 - $170 per final student course grade submitted per month with a typical total range of $800 - $6,290 per course. Payments usually begin within 6 months after course start date. Compensation is determined by course length, units, enrollment, budget, and other factors.

Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester. Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; pool valid for 9-12 months. To stay in the pool beyond the advertised closing date, reapply after expiry.

When applying, ensure you meet the basic and preferred qualifications described below. The description below outlines department needs for humanities and languages courses taught online.

Position description

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX) invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach one or more online courses each year for the Arts and Humanities department, focusing on undergraduate, professional, and continuing education in Humanities and Languages. Courses are offered online and may be delivered asynchronously via Canvas or synchronously via Zoom. Most synchronous live online courses are offered in the evening and on weekends (U.S.A. Pacific Time).

• Course Subjects: Humanities and Languages, including but not limited to the following areas. For a complete list of courses and descriptions, refer to the departmental link below.
• Humanities: American Politics, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, United States History, World History, World Religions
• Spanish: Spanish – Beginner, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Spanish Conversation, Spanish for Medical Professionals
• Other Humanities and World Language Subjects: specify in your cover letter

Teaching experience sought includes Classroom Teaching, Synchronous Online Teaching (Zoom/online LMS), and Asynchronous Online Teaching (via LMS).

General duties include supporting student success through inclusive curriculum and pedagogy. Depending on the instruction mode, duties can include syllabus and material development, updating Canvas sites, delivering lectures and activities, and fulfilling all required trainings and policies. Specific duties for synchronous vs asynchronous formats vary as described in the original posting.

Humanities and Languages Courses: See the departmental page at extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/humanities-and-languages/ for current offerings.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at start): USA residency and USA work authorization for duration of employment; no visa sponsorship is offered.

Preferred qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent in the course subject; 3+ years of professional and/or academic work experience in the subject; 3+ years undergraduate teaching experience as primary instructor; experience teaching at a U.S. college/university; experience creating syllabi, objectives, lectures, activities, assignments, and assessments; experience teaching and/or developing online courses; strong communication and organizational skills; ability to support all students through inclusive pedagogy; proficiency with instructional technologies (Canvas, Panopto, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.).

Application Requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae (latest); Cover Letter detailing prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests focused on inclusive pedagogy.

Reference requirements: References requested at the interview stage; only finalists are contacted.

Apply at the following link: to be provided in the posting. Help contact: [e-mail]

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 commitment to critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and to contributing to a better world. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. See also UC policies on Affirmative Action, Nondiscrimination, and related topics.

For more information, please refer to the UC Berkeley statements on confidentiality and related policies. Finalists may be asked to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years regarding misconduct; misconduct is defined as violations of policies or laws governing conduct at prior employment, including sexual harassment or discrimination.

Job location

San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.

To apply, visit the application page provided with the posting.

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