About the position
Departmental Overview UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Position Overview UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified Extension Instructor Assistants to provide teaching assistance to the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP). All courses are offered weekdays in-person on the UC Berkeley campus with some online instructional components. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Course Subjects We are seeking qualified applicants who possess subject matter expertise and/or interest in (but not limited to) the following course subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics & Other Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation Leadership, Strategy & Business Negotiation Marketing Product Management Sustainability Other Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology Subjects (please specify in your cover letter) General Duties The Extension Instructor Assistant does not perform teaching duties, but provides support to the primary instructor. Specific duties may include a subset of the following. Assist primary instructor with: Course preparation, including preparing course materials, coordinating student groups, and setting up the course in the learning management system. Grading and providing feedback on student assignments, projects, papers, and examinations. Facilitating group work, activities, or breakout discussions. Monitoring online course activity and the student discussion forum. May answer routine student emails/questions. Provide individual or group tutoring to students. Summarize and escalate complex student questions/issues to primary instructor. Berkeley Haas Global Access Program : https://extension.berkeley.edu/international/academic/bhgap/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Minimum of one year of experience in related content area. Ability to reliably commute to Berkeley, California, U.S.A. once or twice a week for classes that are 1.5 to 3 hours long during weekdays (Monday through Thursday between 9am-7pm, U.S.A .Pacific Time). Preferred qualifications Advanced degree in course subject area preferred. 2 or more years of professional experience in the course subject. Understanding of the business, innovation, and entrepreneurship environment either through studies or practical work experience (2+ years). Teaching, training, mentoring or tutoring experience in the course subject. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English), including ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information and ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment. Effective organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology such as the campus’ Learning Management System (Canvas), online video conferencing (Zoom), and Google tools (docs, sheets, slides, shared calendars, email, etc.).
How to apply
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. or Resume. Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching or teaching assistant experience, teaching approach, and other/future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05308 Help contact: extension-jobs@berkeley.edu
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