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Job #JPF03483
Percent time: Part-time temporary appointments are offered on a course-by- course basis.
Anticipated start: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Some appointments may begin as early as the fall semester.
Position duration: Appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.
Application WindowOpen date: July 21st, 2022
Next review date: Thursday, Aug 4, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 21, 2023 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 TypeAcademic - Non-Tenure Track
Job SummaryUC Berkeley Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach in-person and online courses in UX and UI Design and UX Research.
UC Berkeley Extension seeks dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education in UX and UI Design and UX Research to lead multiple courses each year. 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 in-person and online.
Most classroom and live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
General DutiesWe are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following subjects/specializations (but not limited to). For a complete list of courses and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.
User Experience (UX) Design:(please specify in your cover letter)
Instructor duties include but are not limited to:
Access to UC Berkeley library stacks and online resources, free and discounted software, and professional development through LinkedIn Learning. Workers compensation and general liability insurance coverage, Medicare contributions, and mandatory Safe Harbor Defined Contribution Plan contributions (in lieu of Social Security).
UX and UI Design and UX Research Courses : https: // extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/art-and- design/#!?tab=courses&programStream=User%20Experience%20Design&availability=all
QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Preferred qualifications
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please include: 1) the top 3 specialization(s) you are applying for within the UX, UI or User Research disciplines; 2) any other UX/UI Design or User Research topics or specializations not previously listed; 3) how your training and qualifications prepare you to teach within your specialization(s); 4) a website link to your online UX/UI and/or UXR portfolio; and 5) a Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : Please include information about how your pedagogical approaches and classroom strategies contribute to an equitable and inclusive classroom environment. Alternatively, please include 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 to teach at Berkeley. See additional information.
Reference requirements
References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.
Apply link: https: // aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03483
Help contact: [email protected]
Campus InformationDiversity, 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 (https:// apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality- policy) prior to submitting their letter.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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Job locationSan Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.
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