Instructor Pool - Health and Wellness Psychology and Coaching - Extension

Instructor Pool
- Health and Wellness Psychology and Coaching - UC Berkeley Extension

Instructors will teach one or more online sections each year of a professional, post-baccalaureate Health and Wellness Psychology and Coaching course for our Health Sciences department.

The Health and Wellness Psychology and Coaching course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of health and wellness coaching with an emphasis on evidence-based behavior change, client-centered communication, and whole-person wellness. Students examine the psychological, behavioral, social, and environmental factors that influence health and well-being while developing practical coaching skills used in health promotion and lifestyle change. The course emphasizes the development of practical coaching competencies such as active listening, empathy, reflective communication, accountability strategies, and wellness planning.

Students also explore the role of health and wellness coaches within healthcare, fitness, corporate wellness, community health, and private practice settings.

This course is offered online:

• Online instruction is delivered through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
• Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).

All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including:
Synchronous Live Online (Zoom).

• For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; supporting the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner;
  
  utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Advanced degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

• Selected candidate(s) must be a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) by the start date of position.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 or more years of professional health and wellness psychology and coaching experience.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring other health and wellness coaches.
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
• Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English), including ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information and 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 Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
  - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Reference requirements:

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

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