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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Instructor Pool Business, Data, and Innovation Visiting Student Programs - UC Berkeley Extension

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$4,000/mo - $6,000/mo

3+ years exp

UC Berkeley Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach in-person professional post-baccalaureate courses. The role involves preparing and delivering course materials, engaging students, and evaluating their performance in subjects related to business, data, and innovation.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Berkeley

Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: updating and submitting syllabi using approved syllabus template; communicating required texts and materials; communicating classroom technology and support needs, etc

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, lectures/presentations, 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

Utilize course support platforms, including the Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom Pro (as applicable)

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 other relevant teaching methodologies in the classroom, including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with academic letters of accommodations for 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/Manager as needed

Retain student records according to University policies

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeTeaching experienceData AnalyticsData ScienceBusiness AdministrationAdvanced degreeProfessional industry experienceSyllabus creationOnline course developmentInstructional technologyEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree)

3 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree, or 3 or more years of teaching experience since degree

All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position

Preferred

Advanced degree in subject area preferred

5 or more years of professional industry work experience in course subject since degree

5 or more years of teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience in course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment or at a U.S. college/university institution

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

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

Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English)

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)