What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Instructor Assistant Pool - Business & Innovation Visiting Student Program - UC Berkeley Extension position at University of California-Berkeley?
Position overview
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 : May 3, 2024
Most recent review date : Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date : Friday, Jan 31, 2025 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 Innovation 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).
Innovation
Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
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)
Additional qualifications
required at time of start)
Preferred qualifications
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
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 / JPF04374
Help contact : extension-jobs@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy .
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Job location
Berkeley, California, U.S.A.
