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Instructor Pool - Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology - UC Berkeley Extension

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, dedicated to extending research and scholarship to a global community. They are inviting applications for a pool of qualified instructors in Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology to teach online courses, supporting the professional and continuing education goals of students.

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Responsibilities

For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction

For asynchronous instruction (fixed date online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director

For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner

Qualification

Advanced degreeDoctorate degreeTeaching experienceRegulationsProfessional certificationOnline course developmentTechnologyEffective communicationOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Advanced degree

U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf

Preferred

Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree in course subject

3 or more years of teaching, training, or coaching experience in the course subject at a U.S. college/university institution, or within a U.S. Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or other Biotechnology corporate environment

Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject

Professional license, certification, or credential within a Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or other Biotechnology field

Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes

Experience teaching and/or developing academic content for online courses

Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information

Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy

Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English)

Effective organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment

Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc)