Part-Time Instructor: Corporate Education

Position Overview

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at the University of California, Irvine seeks part‑time instructors on a course‑by‑course basis for classroom and online teaching in the Corporate Education Department at client locations in Southern California. These positions are not faculty appointments.

Salary Range

A reasonable estimate for this position is $175 – $7,000, based on the number of courses assigned and enrollment numbers.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
  
  • Advanced degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline
  • Current professional certification relevant to the subject area (e.g., PMP for Project Management)
• Additional qualifications:
  • 8‑10 years of professional work experience in the subject area
  • Current knowledge of, and demonstrated proficiency in, the subject area
  • Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
  • Highly effective oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency (or willingness to learn) in the use of instructional technology
  • Comfort teaching adult, working professionals
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring learner performance
  • College‑level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI Division of Continuing Education (DCE) Program Director using the approved syllabus template.
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform.
• Communicate teaching objectives and learning outcomes to learners and outline grading policies.
• Evaluate learner achievement of outcomes and assign grades.
• Post final learner grades to the transcript system by set deadlines.
• Respond to learner questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Handle learner inquiries about final grades and consult with the Director 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 UC Irvine deadlines.
• Complete required administrative tasks timely, including hiring paperwork, quarterly syllabus submissions, posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website, signing quarterly contracts, ordering texts, and communicating AV and classroom needs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies with domestic and international learner populations.
• Allow learners to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months after the last class session.
• Use subject‑matter expertise and additional resources to enhance the curriculum, including arranging guest speakers if appropriate.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and reinforce learning.
• Update materials periodically and monitor course evaluations to make curricular adjustments and improvements.
• Participate in consultative activities with potential clients to determine customization needs of course materials.

Application Requirements

• Document requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
  • Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement (optional)
• Reference requirements:
  • Three required references (contact information only)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of California, Irvine 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 protected category covered by UC anti‑discrimination policy.

Job Location

Irvine, CA