About the position
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. UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional, and continuing education in Business and Management to teach one or more online courses each year. Courses are offered online: Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom). Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time). Course Subjects We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental links below. Accounting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Analysis Corporate Finance Economics Human Resources Leadership and Management Marketing Personal Financial Planning Project Management Other Business Course Subjects (please specify on your Instructor Information Form) General Duties The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom) or Asynchronous Online (Fixed Date or Start Anytime). For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction. For asynchronous instruction (fixed date or start anytime online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director. For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner. Online Business Programs : https://extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/business/#!?tab=programs&availability=all Online Business Courses : https://extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/business/#!?tab=courses
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree required. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) 3 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree. U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf. Preferred qualifications Advanced degree in course subject preferred. 4 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree. Teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience in the course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment or at a U.S. college/university institution. Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject. Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes. Experience teaching and/or developing academic content for online courses. Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English). Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment. Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc). The following professional industry credentials are preferred for the following programs: Accounting: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Accounting (Fraud and Forensic Accounting): Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Personal Financial Planning: Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Project Management: Project Management Professional (PMP®), Project Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) with the Project Management Institute (PMI)
How to apply
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or Resume. Instructor Information Form - Download the Instructor Information Form PDF to your computer desktop and open it using the Adobe Acrobat application. It is not recommended to use an internet PDF viewer or Google Docs to complete this form. Complete, save, and upload the PDF form to your AP Recruit application. Reference requirements References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists. Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04723 Help contact: extension-jobs@berkeley.edu
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