UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor - Project Management

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Barbara's PaCE invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach on-site and online courses in our Project Management programs.

These courses emphasize applied learning with real-world scenarios, incorporating Agile frameworks, collaboration tools, and AI-assisted project management.

Salary range is $1,500.00-$3,500.00 per course; application window runs from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027; Location: Santa Barbara, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PM, business, engineering, OPS management, information systems, or related field, or a relevant PM credential.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience managing projects, programs, or project teams.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or 5+ years PM experience.
• Preferred: PMP certification; willingness to obtain certification before teaching.
• Prior teaching, training, or corporate facilitation experience.
• Experience with LMS (Canvas, Moodle) or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials aligned with program learning objectives.
• Design assessments and engaging learning activities.
• Update course content to reflect evolving industry practices.
• Communicate course expectations and grading policies clearly to students.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Employ inclusive teaching practices for diverse learners.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades based on learning outcomes.
• Submit final grades within university timelines and address student inquiries.
• Maintain student records in accordance with University policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, engineering, operations management, information systems, or related discipline

Master’s degree in project management, business administration, or related discipline

PMP certification

Tools

Canvas

Moodle

Job description

UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor - Project Management

Salary range: $1,500.00-$3,500.00 per course.

Application Window: Open date: April 1, 2026 – Final date: March 31, 2027.

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) 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 in our Project Management programs. These courses emphasize applied learning and real‑world project scenarios. Instruction may incorporate Agile frameworks, modern collaboration tools, and emerging technologies such as AI‑assisted project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials aligned with program learning objectives.
• Design assessments and engaging learning activities that support student learning and skill development.
• Update course content periodically to reflect evolving industry practices and program feedback.
• Communicate course expectations, learning objectives, and grading policies clearly to students.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Employ inclusive teaching practices that support diverse learners, including students with documented accommodations.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades based on established learning outcomes.
• Submit final grades within university timelines and address student inquiries regarding course evaluation as needed.
• Maintain student records in accordance with University policies.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): A bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, engineering, operations management, information systems, or a related discipline, or a relevant professional project management credential.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): Minimum of 3 years of professional experience managing projects, programs, or project teams in a relevant professional field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in project management, business administration, or related discipline, or 5+ years of professional project management experience.
• Professional experience in areas such as project planning and scheduling, risk management and project controls, Agile or adaptive project management frameworks, program or portfolio management, and project governance or compliance.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred; candidates without current certification should demonstrate willingness to obtain certification prior to teaching.
• Prior teaching, training, or corporate facilitation experience.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, or similar) or willingness to learn.

Application Requirements

Submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching (optional)

References: 2–4 required (contact information only).

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity and Conditions of Employment

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. They must also comply with the University of California vaccination policy and any applicable public health directives.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA