Instructor Pool Graphic Design UC Berkeley Extension
Position overview
Position title: Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)
Salary range: The compensation model varies depending upon the course delivery format. For a synchronous Live Online course, a reasonable estimate for this position is $1,200 - $3,600 total per course. For an asynchronous Fixed Date Online course, this position is paid $150 - $165 per enrolled student and a reasonable estimate ranges from $1,200 -$3,300 total per course. Compensation may be shared among co-instructors depending upon the percentage of course content that each co-instructor teaches. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.
Percent time: Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis.
Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.
Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this applicant pool does not guarantee that a position is available. The applicant pool will remain in place for 9-12 months; those interested in remaining in the applicant pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply.
Position duration: Length of courses differs depending on the subject, level, format/schedule, and credits taught. For the fall, spring, and summer semesters, course length typically ranges from approximately 5 to 16 weeks. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.
Application Window
Open date: August 26, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education in Graphic Design to teach one or more online courses each year for our Arts and Humanities department.
Courses are offered online:
- Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
- Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
Course Subjects
Graphic Design subjects including Adobe Digital Tools, Art Direction, Branding, Essentials of Motion Graphics, and others listed in the posting.
General Duties
Duties vary by synchronous or asynchronous format, including syllabus development, grading, Canvas management, and compliance with university policies.
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