Instructor Pool Online Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development

Instructor Pool Online Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity Programs UC Berkeley Extension

Position Overview

• Position title: Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)
• Salary range: Compensation depends on delivery format. A synchronous live online course pays ~$3,000‑$4,000 per course; an asynchronous start‑anytime online course pays $165 per final student grade submitted each month, totaling ~$660‑$21,285 per course.
• Percent time: Part‑time, agreed on a course‑by‑course basis.
• Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.
• Review timeline: Applicants are considered as needs arise; the applicant pool will remain in place for 9‑12 months. Those wishing to remain beyond the final closing date must reapply.
• Position duration: Course length varies: 10‑12 weeks for fall, spring, summer semesters; 9‑18 months for asynchronous online start‑anytime courses.

Application Window

• Open date: November 21 2025
• Next review date: Friday, Dec 5 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Friday, Nov 20 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX) connects UC Berkeley with the public. We invite qualified instructors to teach online courses in Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity.

Courses are delivered online through Canvas (asynchronous) or Zoom (synchronous). Most synchronous courses run in the evening or on weekends (Pacific Time).

Course Subjects

• Data Analytics and Data Science
• Software Development and Advanced Software Development
• Cybersecurity

Data Analytics and Data Science Topics

• Introduction to SQL
• Introduction to Databases
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
• Data Visualization
• Introduction to Data Analytics
• Python for Data Analysis
• R for Data Analysis
• Data Analytics Capstone
• Introduction to Big Data
• Introduction to Data Science
• Introduction to Machine Learning Using Python
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Artificial Intelligence Foundations
• Data Science Capstone

Software Development and Advanced Software Development Topics

• Introduction to C Language Programming
• C++ Programming
• First Course in Java
• Programming Python
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Front‑End Web Development
• JavaScript Frameworks
• Modern Web Applications and Cloud Computing
• Software Design Patterns
• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Development Capstone
• Java:
  Discovering Its Power
• Mastering Python
• Back‑End Development with Java/Python
• Web Software Security Frameworks
• Advanced Databases
• Advanced Software Development Capstone

Cybersecurity Topics

• Advanced Network Cybersecurity and AI Monitoring
• Cybersecurity AI Risk Management and Governance
• Automated Cybersecurity Incident Response and Digital Forensics
• Advanced Topics in AI Cybersecurity and Capstone

General Duties

Supporting all students through inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom environment. Duties vary by instruction method.

• Synchronous Live Online (Zoom): syllabus development; assignment creation; lesson planning; preparing course materials; managing Canvas site; delivering lectures and learning activities.
• Asynchronous Online (Start Anytime): reviewing syllabus and pre‑filled content; learning Canvas tools; requesting training as needed.
• All formats: required trainings, timely student support, grading and posting of final grades; use of University‑approved platforms (Canvas, Zoom, Google Workspace, etc.); adherence to policies; responding to Program or Department Director requests.

U.S.A. Residency and Work Authorization

• All work performed in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at hire; visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications
  :
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree.
• Additional qualifications
  :
  Five or more years of professional industry work experience since degree.
• Preferred qualifications
  :
  • Six or more years of professional industry experience in the course subject.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Teaching, training, or coaching experience in the subject, within a U.S. corporate environment or a U.S. college/university.
  • Experience designing syllabi, learning objectives, lectures, and assessments.
  • Experience teaching online or…