Instructor Pool - Humanities and Languages - UC Berkeley Extension
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor, Online Teaching, Language Teacher
a reasonable estimate ranges from $800 - $6,290 total per course; and monthly payments typically begin within 6 months after the course start date. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors. Percent time: Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis. Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.
Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this applicant pool does not guarantee that a position is available. The applicant pool will remain in place for 9-12 months; those interested in remaining in the applicant pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. Position duration: Length of courses differs depending on the subject, level, format/schedule, and credits taught.
For the fall, spring, and summer semesters, course length typically ranges from approximately 10 to 12 weeks. For asynchronous online start anytime courses, agreement length typically ranges from 9 to 18 months. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability. Application Window
Open date: September 9, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 2, 2026 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, Sep 8, 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.
UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community;
increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional, and continuing education in Humanities and Languages to teach one or more online courses each year for our Arts and Humanities department.
Courses are offered online:
- Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or 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).
We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For a complete list of courses and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.
Humanities
- American Politics
- Anthropology
- Cultural Studies
- United States History
- World History
- World Religions
Spanish
- Spanish:
Beginner - Spanish:
Intermediate I - Spanish:
Intermediate II - Spanish Conversation
- Spanish for Medical Professionals
Other Humanities and World Language Course Subjects
(please specify in your cover letter)
Teaching Experience
- Classroom Teaching Experience
- Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom and learning management system)
- Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system)
The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including:
Synchronous Live Online (Zoom) or Asynchronous Online (Start Anytime).
- 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 asynchronous instruction (start anytime online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the…
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