Part-Time Instructor, Business, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership

University of California - Merced; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Merced PACE is seeking experienced instructors to teach Part-Time courses in Business, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership, with credit and non-credit options. Courses may be offered in academic credit and non-credit modes.

The instructor creates a syllabus, holds weekly office hours, and grades examinations or papers, with potential to teach in person, hybrid, or remote formats. Start January 2026; positions are intermittent through Dec 2026.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, or leadership (MBA, MIM, MS, or MPS).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the related field.
• Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge in the designated topic area.
• Experience teaching or providing professional development in the related field.

Responsibilities

• Create syllabus for assigned courses.
• Hold weekly office hours (2 hours per week).
• Grade examinations and/or papers.

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Part‑Time Instructor, Business, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership

Salary range: Credit‑bearing courses: $1,500 to $5,000 per section; non‑credit: 10‑30% of enrollment fee per enrollment.

Anticipated start: January 2026

Position duration: Intermittent, Beginning January 2026 through December 2026

Position Description

UC Merced Professional & Continuing Education is seeking experienced and qualified candidates to provide instruction in closely related fields of Business, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership. Courses may be offered in academic credit and non‑credit options.

Sample courses:

• Foundational Skills of Effective Leadership
• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Execution & Risk Management
• Project Planning
• California State Government Overview
• California State Lobbying & Budget
• Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

For a full list of active courses being offered in Business, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership, please visit the PACE website.

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours per week), and grading examinations and/or papers.

UC Merced PACE anticipates hiring multiple part‑time instructors for the courses listed above throughout the year based on the course sections scheduled and/or planned.

Part‑time UNEX Instructors are hired on an as‑needed basis with a start date within one year from this job posting. Hired instructors may remain eligible to teach for up to 5 years on an intermittent basis.

About UC Merced PACE

UC Merced Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) offers access to university courses through Open University and provides professional courses in industry fields. PACE partners with regional community initiatives and organizations to boost economic and social development with convenient and flexible formats, including fully online, hybrid, in‑person, and custom modalities.

PACE offers workforce‑responsive, non‑degree credentials and credential pathways that provide opportunities to upskill and re‑skill. They develop and deliver skills‑based, alternative credential programs that align with employer needs and high demand jobs.

PACE is growing exponentially, including new certificates, courses, and other forms of micro‑credentials. In the last two years, the division introduced over 60 new courses and 5 new programs.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field of business, entrepreneurship, or leadership. Acceptable qualifications include an MBA (specializations such as entrepreneurship, finance, or marketing), MIM, MS in finance or analytics, or MPS.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the closely related field or published research in the closely related field.
• Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge in the designated topic area.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience teaching or providing professional development in the closely related field.

Job Location

In‑person, Hybrid, or Remote

Equal Opportunity Employment & Legal Requirements

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. The University of California does not sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new visa. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are ineligible for this position.