Part -Time Business Anthropology Instructor - Hybrid​/Remote

Part-Time Business Anthropology Instructor - Hybrid/Remote University of California, Riverside – University Extension

ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
University Extension is the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside, offering programs and certifications to domestic and international students.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title:

Business Anthropology Instructor
Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is: $75-$100 per hour, dependent on qualifications.
Anticipated Start:
October 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION
UCR Extension is seeking experienced professionals to join our instructional team as part-time instructors for adult learners. Successful candidates of this continuous recruitment will be eligible to teach courses in the Anthropology & Business industries as they are scheduled during the year. Courses will be delivered in a distance-learning format; however, they may be taught in a face-to-face format in the future when circumstances permit.

Courses are typically scheduled days and evenings, Monday - Saturday. We seek instructors who are able to deliver one or more courses on a wide range of Business and Anthropology topics.

Courses include:

• Business Anthropology
• Business Management
• Supervision and Leadership
• Micro MBA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction in accordance with the established instructional agreement, curriculum outlines, and class schedule provided by University Extension.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies to the course.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities that support the instruction of student learning objectives with a communicative aim to fully engage participants and reinforce student learning.
• Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject matter experts in order to ensure that course information is current.
• Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR’s established deadlines.
• Create course shell, maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system, and submit timely and accurate documentation as well as student grades as outlined in the instructional agreement.
• Maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system and submit timely and accurate documentation as outlined in the instructional agreement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.
• Attend scheduled pre-program class-planning meeting.
• Attend scheduled instructor meetings and in-services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree in Anthropology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Experience with computer-aided instructions and learning management systems (i.e., CANVAS).
• Proficiency in English suitable to the position
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to start date.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Preference will be given to UCR Graduate students who are ABD, UCR graduates, and UCR Lecturers
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.
• Experience with Curriculum development and course design.
• Proven record of contributions to a supportive team environment
• Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.

OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Course development in Business Anthropology related areas.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To apply please visit /JPF
021262. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as needed. Interview process may include a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Document Requirement:

• Curriculum Vitae - most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference Requirement:

• 3 required; 2 optional (contact information only)

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

• Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the instructor has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.

• This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.