Part-Time Instructor, Business, Entrepreneurship Leadership

Position Overview

Part‑Time Instructor, Business, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership

Salary range: credit‑bearing courses $1,500–5,000 per section; non‑credit courses 10–30% of enrollment fee per enrollment.

Anticipated start:
January 2026.

Position duration:
Intermittent – January 2026 through December 2026.

Application window:
Open December 2 2025; final application date December 3 2026.

UC Merced Professional & Continuing Education seeks experienced and qualified instructors to teach courses in Business, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership. Courses may be offered as academic credit or non‑credit options. Instructors will create syllabi, deliver instruction, hold weekly office hours (2 hours per week), and grade examinations or papers.

• Foundational Skills of Effective Leadership
• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Execution & Risk Management
• Project Planning
• California State Government Overview
• California State Lobbying & Budget
• Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

• Develop comprehensive course syllabi and learning materials.
• Deliver engaging instruction in fully online, hybrid, or in‑person formats.
• Hold weekly office hours (two hours per week) for student support.
• Assess and grade examinations, papers, and projects.
• Maintain timely communication with program staff and students.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (business, entrepreneurship, leadership, or related areas). Acceptable degrees include MBA, Master of Science, Master of Professional Studies, etc.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in the field, or publication of research in a closely related area.
• Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge in the designated topic area.

• Experience teaching or providing professional development in related fields.

• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated).
• Cover Letter.
• Authorization to Release Information Form.
• Statement of Teaching.

• Three references (contact information only).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

In‑person, Hybrid, or Remote.

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