Instructor Pool - Online Business Programs - UC Berkeley Extension

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is inviting applications for qualified instructors to teach online courses in Business and Management. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience. Successful candidates will engage students through online platforms, developing course materials and providing timely feedback. The role offers flexible teaching hours, primarily in the evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional industry work experience since degree.
• U.S.A. Residency and Work Authorization required for employment.
• Advanced degree in course subject preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop syllabus and course materials for online teaching.
• Engage students through synchronous or asynchronous online classes.
• Provide timely feedback and support to students.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Teaching experience

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management Systems (Canvas)

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job 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 invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional, and continuing education in Business and Management to teach one or more online courses each year.

Courses are offered online, with instruction delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom). Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects:

• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Business Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Economics
• Human Resources
• Leadership and Management
• Marketing
• Personal Financial Planning
• Project Management
• Other Business Course Subjects

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction, including:

• Synchronous Live Online (Zoom) or Asynchronous Online (Fixed Date or Start Anytime)

For synchronous instruction (live online 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 asynchronous instruction (fixed date or start anytime online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.

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.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

• 3 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree
• U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in course subject preferred
• 4 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree
• Teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience in the course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment or at a U.S. college/university institution
• 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 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)
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc)

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.