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

Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $4,000 to $6,000 per course. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.

Percent time:
Part-time temporary appointments are offered by agreement on a course-by-course basis.

Anticipated start:
Classes are expected to begin in August for the fall term and January for the spring term.

Review timeline:
Applications are typically reviewed for fall course needs in April - June, and for spring course needs in August - October. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position duration:
Position duration is dependent upon the length of each course. Appointments are renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Open date: May 28, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Jun 12, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Dec 12, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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 for our Business, Data, and Innovation Visiting Student Programs. All courses are offered weekdays in-person on the UC Berkeley campus with some online instructional components. The pool will remain in place for nine months;

those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. The number of these positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department.

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess subject matter expertise and/or interest in the following subjects/specializations (but not limited to).

• Accounting Foundations for Business
• Applied Economics for Business
• Marketing Management
• Organization and Management

• Data Analytics Capstone
• Data Visualization
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
• Introduction to Data Analytics
• Python for Data Analysis

• Artificial Intelligence Foundations
• Data Science Capstone
• Introduction to Big Data
• Introduction to Data Science
• Introduction to Machine Learning
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning

• Building a Business Plan
• Business Negotiating
• Business Process Modeling and Design
• Design Thinking and Prototyping
• Finance for Entrepreneurs
• Innovative Business Models for Entrepreneurs
• Leadership and Change Management for Startup Founders
• Leadership and Sustainable Strategies for Innovation and Growth
• Managing Product and Go-to-Market Strategies
• Marketing Research:
  Concepts and Techniques

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, 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.

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