What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSTRUCTOR - EQUITABLE DESIGN LAB - UC BERKELEY EXTENSION position at University of California-Berkeley?
Position overview
Salary range :
A reasonable estimate for this position is $20,100 - $20,105 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 March 2025.
Review timeline :
Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed.
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 : January 22, 2025
Most recent review date : Wednesday, Feb 5, 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, Feb 21, 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 qualified instructor to teach in the Business and Innovation Visiting Student Program.
We are seeking qualified applicants who possess in-depth subject matter expertise in Equitable Design Lab, a course that aims to equip students with the skills necessary to address the pervasive inequities present in institutions, services, and products. Through the Equitable Design methodology, the instructor will teach students to create and improve products, services, and business processes that foster inclusion and ultimately build equitable outcomes that minimize barriers to a diversity of user experiences. All courses are offered weekdays in-person on the UC Berkeley campus with some online instructional components.
General Duties
Instructor duties may include the following :
- Complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Berkeley.
- Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including : updating and submitting syllabi using approved syllabus template; communicating required texts and materials; communicating classroom technology and support needs.
- Prepare and deliver lectures / presentations and design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and reinforce learning.
- Prepare course materials and design learning assessments.
- Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice.
- Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.
- Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and / or student feedback.
- Utilize course support platforms, including the Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom Pro (as applicable).
- 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 (including teaching non-native speakers and / or students with academic letters of accommodations for disabilities).
- 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 / Manager as needed.
- Retain student records according to University policies.
Berkeley Global Access (visiting student) Programs : international /
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 (Optional)
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
Apply link : JPF04715
Help contact : 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.
Salary : $20,100 - $20,105
