Part-Time Instructor: Clear Administrative Services Credential Program

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is a self-supporting unit within the University of California. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse, complex, and ever-changing student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.

The Clear Administrative Services Credential Program invites applications for Instructors to teach courses to prepare California credentialed administrators to demonstrate mastery of the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL).

Specific Instructor Duties

* Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Education Programs Director as assigned and using approved syllabus template

* Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format

* Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform

* Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course

* Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades

* Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines

* Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner

* Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with 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 deadlines established by UC Irvine

* Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabi; posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs

* Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations

* Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session

* Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e.: make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)

* Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning

* Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum

Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring students the background, expertise, and business practices to remain competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to our students' work environments.

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 will be made no guarantee of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.

Qualifications

Basic

* Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution or other related degrees

* Holds a valid California Clear Administrative Services Credential

* Five years of California school administrative or professional experience in field related to course expectations

* Familiarity with the California Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (CPSEL)

Additional

* Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area

* Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity

* Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information

* Highly effective interpersonal skills

* Comfort in dealing with working professionals

Preferred

* Serves as a positive model of educational leadership that embodies the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL)

* Prior university/college teaching experience

* Experience with teaching adult learners

* Technology literacy, to include technologies that assist with supporting the needs of candidates

* Online teaching experience

* Prior coaching/mentoring experience

* Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution or other related degrees

* Holds a valid California Clear Administrative Services Credential

* Five years of California school administrative or professional experience in field related to course expectations

* Familiarity with the California Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (CPSEL)

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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.