Part-Time High-Tech Manufacturing Instructor

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Santa Barbara Extension invites applications for a pool of temporary, part-time instructors to teach on-site courses for our Science & Engineering Program. We seek qualified applicants with current subject matter expertise and a passion for teaching, covering High Tech Manufacturing topics and associated lab work.

Instructors will prepare and deliver materials, assess learning, and maintain records in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Current subject matter expertise in relevant fields.
• Passion for teaching and ability to engage adult learners.
• Experience teaching in on-site programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and/or student feedback.
• Prepare and deliver course materials and design learning assessments.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice.
• Use subject‑matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline/explain the grading policies for the course.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom (including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with academic letters of accommodations for learning disabilities).
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades.
• Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks of course completion.
• Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed.
• Retain student records according to University policies.

Job description

The University of California, Santa Barbara Extension invites applications for a pool of temporary, part-time instructors to teach on-site courses for our Science & Engineering Program. We seek qualified applicants with current subject matter expertise and a passion for teaching, covering High Tech Manufacturing topics and associated lab work.

Instructors will prepare and deliver materials, assess learning, and maintain records in an on-site environment.