Instructor Pool-College Admissions Advising, Student Affairs​/Education Administration & TESOL

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach online courses in the Education department. The pool remains in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. The number of positions varies by semester, depending on the needs of the department. Courses are offered online;

instruction is delivered via live lectures (Zoom) or asynchronously through Canvas. Most live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on weekends (USA Pacific Time).

• General Duties We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following subjects/specializations (but not limited to). For detailed course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.
  • College Admissions Advising and Career Planning (CACP)
    • Career Planning for College Admissions
    • College Admissions Advising A / B
    • Counseling Techniques for Educators
    • Practicum in College Admission Advising
  • Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration (SAHEA)
    • Academic and Student Affairs Organizations
    • History of American Higher Education
    • Student Development in College:
      Theory to Practice
    • Social Justice Issues in Higher Education
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
    • Cultural Responsiveness in TESOL
    • Fundamentals of Linguistics for ESL Teachers
    • Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers
    • Second-Language Acquisition
    • Teaching Pronunciation as a Communicative Skill
    • Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
    • Practicum in Course Design for ESL/EFL Teachers
• Teaching Experience
  • Classroom Teaching Experience
  • Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom)
  • Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system)
  • Experience as an Online Course Developer
• 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 accommodations for learning 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 as needed.
  • Retain student records according to University policies.
  • May be appointed by department to serve as a curriculum/course developer to write original course curriculum and content. Collaborate with academic department and/or instructional designer(s) on project deliverables and deadlines, including the course design/roadmap, learning strategies/activities, and media production/recordings. May develop and provide raw original content for the following: the course syllabus, learning objectives, lecture segments and scripts, reading assignments, assessments/assignments, discussion prompts, course midterm exam(s) or project(s), final exam(s) or project(s), student instructions, etc.
• For Course Development Projects Only
  • Ability to commit time to approximately 10-15 hours a week over 6-9 months (specific delivery schedule determined by mutual agreement).
  • Ability to participate in regular phone/video conferences M-F between 9am-5pm (USA Pacific Time).
  • Experience and/or comfort with video and audio recording, including voice overs for videos and/or PowerPoint presentations.

Access to UC Berkeley library stacks and online resources, free and discounted software, and professional development through Linked In Learning. Workers compensation and general liability insurance coverage, Medicare contributions, and mandatory Safe Harbor Defined Contribution Plan contributions (in lieu of Social Security).

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