Instructor Pool – College Admissions Advising, Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration and TESOL – UC Berkeley Extension

Instructor Pool – College Admissions Advising, Student Affairs/Higher

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Job #JPF03890

University Extension / University Extension / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $1,500 - $4,200 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: Some appointments may begin as early as the summer semester.

Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position duration: Appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Application Window

Open date: May 9, 2023

Next review date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, May 8, 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

UC Berkeley Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach online courses for our Education department.

UC Berkeley Extension seeks dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education to lead one or more courses each year in College Admissions Advising and Career Planning, Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The pool will remain in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. The number of these positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department.

Courses are offered online. Online instruction is delivered through live lectures (Zoom) or asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas). Most live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).

General Duties

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following subjects/specializations (but not limited to). For detailed course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

College Admissions Advising and Career Planning (CACP)

Career Planning for College Admissions

College Admissions Advising A / B

Counseling Techniques for Educators

Practicum in College Admission Advising

Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration (SAHEA)

Academic and Student Affairs Organizations

History of American Higher Education

Student Development in College: Theory to Practice

Social Justice Issues in Higher Education

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Cultural Responsiveness in TESOL

Fundamentals of Linguistics for ESL Teachers

Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers

Second-Language Acquisition

Teaching Pronunciation as a Communicative Skill

Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

Practicum in Course Design for ESL/EFL Teachers

Instructor duties include but are not limited to:

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.

Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and/or student feedback.

Prepare and deliver course materials, lectures/presentations, and design learning assessments.

Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.

Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice.

Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.

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.

UC Berkeley Education Department Courses : https: // extension.berkeley.edu/academic- areas/education/#!?availability=open&tab=programs

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.

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 instructor positions, UC Berkeley Extension is unable to provide US visa/work permits for this position.

Preferred qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred for the programs listed below:

College Admissions Advising and Career Planning: Experience as an educational consultant and/or K-12 school counselor.

Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration: Experience advising college/university students and/or administering student affairs programming in higher education.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Experience teaching or training other ESL teachers.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

5 or more years of professional and/or academic experience in the course subject.

Advanced degree in subject area preferred.

3 or more years of teaching experience in the course subject at a U.S. high school/college/university institution.

Experience in course development, including creating original academic content such as syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations/scripts, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.

Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.

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: 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 tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

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 (for additional information go to https: // ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions- diversity).

Cover Letter (Optional)

Examples of Teaching Evaluations and/or Syllabi (Optional)

Reference requirements

References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.

Apply link: https: // aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03890

Help contact: [email protected]

Campus Information

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: https:// policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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 condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC- recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer (IX) contract, Postdoctoral (PX) contract, Academic Researcher (RA) contract, and Librarian (LX ) contract. Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.

Job location

San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.

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