Leadership Development Institute Instructor AY 26-27

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; < USD 4,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Leadership Development Institute at the Paul Merage School of Business is seeking part‑time instructors for the 2026‑2027 academic year to teach custom‑designed and open enrollment leadership development programs. Applicants should have professional experience at Manager/Director/C‑Suite levels and/or prior teaching.

Advanced degrees are preferred. Courses may be on campus or at client sites, during the day, evenings, or weekends.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as Manager, Director, or C-Suite; teaching experience is a plus.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Disciplines include Leadership, Finance, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Talent Development, People Operations, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics/Public Policy/Health Care, Marketing, Operations, Decision Technologies, Organization and Management, Strategy, Executive Coaching.

Skills

Leadership development

Executive coaching

Curriculum design

Teaching experience

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Instructors (Part‑time / As Needed) – The Leadership Development Institute at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business is currently accepting applicants for part‑time Instructors for the 2026‑2027 academic year to teach custom‑designed and open enrollment leadership development programs. Professional experience as Manager, Director, or C‑Suite and/or previous teaching experience are required. Advanced degrees preferred. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Courses are held on campus or at client sites, during the day, evenings, and/or weekends.

Salary Range

Estimated $300–$3,800 per assignment. Compensation is determined by assignment length, participants, budgetary considerations, and other factors. If necessary, compensation may exceed the published range to remain competitive.

Application Window

Open date: May 11, 2026
Final date: May 10, 2027 (Pacific Time). Applications received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as Manager, Director, or C‑Suite; teaching experience is a plus.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• All disciplines encouraged, including Leadership, Finance, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Talent Development, People Operations, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics/Public Policy/Health Care, Marketing, Operations, Decision Technologies, Organization and Management, Strategy, Executive Coaching.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted online via AP Recruit. Included documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter indicating your area(s) of interest
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Teaching Statement (optional)
• Teaching Evaluations (if applicable)
• Samples of Scholarly Writing (optional)
• Additional documents (optional)

This is NOT a faculty position. Part‑time, temporary assignments are on an as‑needed basis. Ongoing recruitment continues year‑long; hired instructors are engaged on a per‑assignment basis without guarantee of continual involvement.

Reference Requirements: 0–3 letters of reference required upon request.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10122

Other Information

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Job Location

Irvine, CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, finalists are required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed 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: Affiliation Action and Non‑Discrimination 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.