UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor - Human Resource Management

Position Overview

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (Extension) at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part‑time instructors to teach on‑site and online courses for our Human Resource Management program for upcoming openings.

• Open date:
  April 1, 2025
• Final date:
  March 31, 2026 (Pacific Time)
• Applications will be reviewed after the open date and before the final date. Positions may be filled before the final date.

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject‑matter expertise and have a passion for teaching in the following programs and courses.

Human Resource Management

• Foundation of HR Management
• Total Rewards
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management
• Employee Retention and Engagement
• Legal Aspects of Employment Practice
• Organizational and Workplace Behavior
• Human Resource Development
• Building and Managing High Performance Teams
• Employment Mediation
• Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
• HR Technology Management
• People Analytics, Reporting, and Metrics
• Employee Compensation and Benefits
• Artificial Intelligence for Human Resources Professionals
• Other Related Topics

Instructor duties include but are not limited to:

• Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials based upon programmatic and/or student feedback.
• Prepare and deliver course materials and design learning assessments.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Basic qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of one professional certification in a relevant field.
• Additional qualifications:
  Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant professional field.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Master’s degree or over 5 years of experience in a related professional field.
  • Strong working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) software tools.

Applicants should provide the following documents.

• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated C.V.)
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Instructor Presentation Sample (Optional)

Reference requirements: 2‑4 references (contact information only). A reference check will be conducted for the finalist before extending an offer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.