Job Description

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $3,500 to $4,000 per course. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.

Percent time: Part-time temporary appointments are offered by agreement on a course-by-course basis.

Anticipated start: Appointments are expected to begin in mid-August for the fall term and mid-January for the spring term.

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for fall course needs in June-July, and for spring course needs in October-November. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position duration: Position duration is dependent upon the length of each course. Appointments are renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Application Window
Open date: June 6, 2023

Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Job Type
Academic - Non-Tenure Track

Job Summary
The professional and continuing education division of the University of California, Berkeley Extension, invites applications for a pool of qualified Extension Instructor Assistants to provide teaching assistance to the Business and Entrepreneurship Visiting Student Program. All courses are offered weekdays in-person on the UC Berkeley campus with some online instructional components.

General Duties
We are seeking qualified applicants who possess subject matter expertise and/or interest in the following subjects/specializations (but not limited to).

Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Innovation
Leadership
Marketing
Negotiations
Product Management
Sustainability
Technology
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.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. Due to the part-time, temporary nature of Extension Instructor Assistant positions, UC Berkeley Extension is unable to provide US visa/work permits for this position.

Preferred qualifications
Advanced degree in course subject area preferred.
2 or more years of professional experience in the course subject.
Understanding of the business and entrepreneurship environment either through studies or practical work experience (2+ years).
Teaching, training, mentoring or tutoring experience in the course subject.
Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
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.).

Application Requirements

Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines .
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)
Please provide three names of references (direct supervisors/managers only) along with contact information at time of application. The department will confirm and notify candidates before reaching out to references.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03962

Help contact: extension-jobs@berkeley.edu

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