Part-Time Instructor: Independent Educational Consultant

Open date: May 6, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, May 21, 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: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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.

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is a self-supporting unit within the University of California. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse, complex, and ever-changing student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.

Online teaching positions are now available in the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience in this industry who can create an interactive and engaging learning environment for students. Online teaching includes both asynchronous and synchronous instruction. For more detailed information about our Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Course topics include:

* Principles of Independent Educational Consulting

* Navigating the Financial Aid Network

* College Admissions Consulting Resources

* Developing an Independent Educational Consulting Business

* Independent Educational Consulting Practicum

* Working with Students with Learning Differences

* Marketing and Public Relations for the Educational Consultant

* Counseling Techniques for Independent Educational Consultants

* Consulting Transfer, Summer, and Gap Year Students

* American College Consulting for the International Student

* International College Consulting for the American Student

Specific Instructor Duties

* Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Academic Director or Program Manager as assigned and using approved syllabus template

* Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format

* Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for asynchronous instruction and Zoom for synchronous instruction

* Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course

* Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades

* Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines

* Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner

* Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director or Manager as needed

* Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice

* Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine

* Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabi; posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs

* Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations

* Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session

* Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e.: make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)

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

* Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum

Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to…