Instructor Pool Writing and Literature UC Berkeley Extension

6 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Instructor Pool Writing and Literature UC Berkeley Extension

We are seeking qualified instructors to teach online courses for our Writing and Literature programs at UC Berkeley Extension.

Job Summary:

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach online courses for our Writing and Literature programs. We are seeking dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional and continuing education in Writing and Literature to lead one or more courses each year.

Responsibilities:
  • Teach online courses in Writing and Literature
  • Develop and implement course materials, lectures/presentations, and 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
  • Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades
  • Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks of course completion
Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Writing and Literature or related field
  • 5 or more years of professional and/or academic experience in the course subject
  • 3 or more years of teaching experience in the course subject at a U.S. college/university institution
  • Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes
  • Experience teaching online 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)
  • 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)
Application Requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley
  • Misc / Additional - May include writing samples, sample syllabi, recent teaching evaluations, etc. Please compile all documents into one PDF document.
How to Apply:

Please visit the UC Berkeley Extension website to apply.



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