Part-Time Instructor: E-Learning Instructional Design

$25,200 - $40,320/Yr

University of California - Irvine, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Irvine, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Part-Time Instructor for E-Learning Instructional Design at the University of California, Irvine is responsible for teaching online courses in the E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate Program. This role involves developing course materials, delivering engaging online instruction, and evaluating student performance. The instructor will work on a course-by-course contracted basis, contributing to a dynamic and interactive learning environment for a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE academic unit.
• Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students.
• 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 the 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.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom.
• Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session.
• Use subject-matter expertise to enhance the curriculum.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to engage participants.
• Update materials periodically and monitor course evaluations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Extensive background and current work experience in the e-learning instructional design industry.
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance.
• College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent).
• Experience teaching online.

Benefits

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