UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor - Child Life Specialist

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 99,187 - 126,739; Part time

Job summary

The University of California - Santa Barbara is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for their Child Life Specialist program. This role involves preparing course materials, engaging students through interactive activities, and assessing their performance. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a CCLS credential, along with 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $72.00-$92.00 per hour. Applications include a CV, cover letter, and references.

Qualifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential required at time of application.
• 3 years of combined experience as an active CCLS required at time of start.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials and design learning assessments.
• Evaluate student achievement and assign grades.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Culturally competent teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor - Child Life Specialist

Apr 02, 2026

Position overview Salary range: $72.00‑$92.00 per hour.

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (Extension) at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part‑time instructors to teach on‑site and online courses for our Child Life Online Program. We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and have a passion for teaching in the following programs and courses.

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 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

3 years of combined experience as an active CCLS

Preferred qualifications

Master's degree

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2‑4 required (contact information only)

The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03076

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Santa Barbara

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Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional 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.