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 Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at the University of California, Irvine is seeking part-time instructors for its E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate Program. This role involves creating an engaging online learning environment for students and is contracted on a course-by-course basis. Instructors will be responsible for developing course materials, delivering online instruction, and evaluating student performance. This position is not a faculty role and is designed for individuals with current industry knowledge and experience in e-learning instructional design.

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.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to engage participants.
• Update materials periodically and monitor course evaluations for improvements.

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.
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.
• Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Current participation in professional associations.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on course needs.
• Opportunity to engage with a diverse student population.
• Access to professional development resources.