Part-Time Instructor: Business Administration

Overview

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $1470 - $3360 and would also be based on the specific number of courses assigned and enrollment numbers.

Open date: April 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 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.

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is a self-supporting unit within the University of California. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse, complex, and ever-changing student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.

The online teaching position below is now available in the Business Administration Certificate Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience in the topic of Modern Business Writing.

• Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Business Programs Manager as assigned and using approved syllabus template.
• Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format.
• Develop video and recorded lectures and/or PowerPoint-style presentations with audio, forum discussions, and synchronous sessions, among other things for course materials and assessments.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform.
• Clearly communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and outline the grading policies for the course.
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades accordingly.
• Submit final student grades to the transcript system by established deadlines.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Address student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director/Program Manager as needed.
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice.
• Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including completing all hiring paperwork and signing quarterly contracts.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies that are inclusive to both domestic and international student populations.
• Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session.
• Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g., making arrangements for guest speakers, etc.).
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Periodically update materials and regularly monitor course evaluations to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.

Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring students the background, expertise, and business practices to remain competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to our students' work environments.

Part-time, temporary assignments are on an as-needed basis. This is an ONGOING recruitment. We accept part-time instructor applications all year long; when the division has a need to fill, we refer to the "pool" of applications on file. We are looking specifically for instructors who are qualified to teach the following course as early as Spring quarter (beginning March 2025).

Modern Business Writing - Course Description

Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner that will allow your ideas to be better understood by your readers. Improve your business writing skill by learning to select and use appropriate formats for your audience, use the correct medium and adjust your writing style accordingly, as well as identify your objective and communicate it clearly.

You ll also learn to spot, correct and avoid the most common writing pitfalls, and gain valuable experience analyzing, writing and revising a wide spectrum of business documents. From a simple interoffice memo to a twenty-page business proposal, learn how to put good business writing to work for you.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Discuss various communication myths and facts, communication behaviors, trends in business writing and communication channels.
• Identify and apply the current trends of positive, simple and courteous business…