Instructor Pool – Humanities and Languages – Extension

Instructor Pool – Humanities and Languages – UC Berkeley Extension

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:
  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 syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; 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):
Doctorate or equivalent international degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization:
All work must be performed in the United States, whether in…