Academic Instructor Pool for Humanities and Languages at UC Berkeley Extension
1 week ago
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 online courses in our Humanities and Languages department.
Job TypeAcademic - Non-Tenure Track
Job DescriptionWe are seeking dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education to lead one or more courses each year in Spanish and Mandarin languages. The pool will remain in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply.
General DutiesWe are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following course subjects:
- Spanish: Beginner, Intermediate I, Conversation, and Medical Professionals
- Mandarin: Beginner, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Medical Professionals
Instructor duties include but are not limited to:
- 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.
- 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 inclusive 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 the Program Manager as needed.
- Retain student records according to University policies.
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Advanced degree
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
- 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 qualifications
- Advanced degree in course subject.
- 3 or more years of professional or undergraduate-level teaching experience (as the primary instructor) in the course subject.
- Experience teaching at a U.S. college/university institution.
- Experience creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
- 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).
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