Part-Time Instructor: Accelerated Certificate Program in International Business Operations & Management

$30,000 - $34,500/Yr

University of California - Irvine, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Irvine, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at the University of California, Irvine is seeking part-time instructors for the Accelerated Certificate Program in International Business Operations & Management. This role involves teaching on-ground classes to international students, focusing on various topics related to international business. Instructors will be responsible for creating an engaging learning environment, developing course materials, and evaluating student performance. This is a contracted position, not a faculty role, and assignments are made on a course-by-course basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE academic unit.
• 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 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 academic unit 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Extensive background and current work experience in international business operations and management.
• Interest and willingness to teach an international student audience.
• Local and available to teach on-ground, daytime classes during the week.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on the number of courses assigned and enrollment numbers.