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 $3,000 - $3,600 total per course. For an asynchronous Fixed Date Online course, this position is paid $170 - $200 per enrolled student and a reasonable estimate ranges from $1,360 - $10,000 total per course. For an asynchronous Start Anytime Online course, this position is paid $150 - $200 per final student course grade submitted…
each month; a reasonable estimate ranges from $700 - $20,000 total per course; and monthly payments typically begin within 6 months after the course start date. 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 12 to 16 weeks. For asynchronous online start anytime courses, agreement length typically ranges from 9 to 18 months. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.
Application Window
Open date: October 6, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Monday, Oct 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional, and continuing education in Psychology, Public Health, Ethics, and Diversity to teach one or more online courses each year for our Health Sciences department.
All courses are offered online, and we seek qualified applicants who are available to teach in both synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
- 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
We seek qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects.
Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Coaching/Consulting Psychology
- Clinical Interventions in Psychology
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
- Emerging Adulthood
- General Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Nutritional Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychology of Communication
- Psychology of Personality
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Other Psychology course subjects (please specify in your teaching statement)
Public Health, Sociology, Ethics, & Diversity
- Bioethics
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Healthcare Advocacy and the Role of Cultural Diversity
- Introduction to Public Health
- Sociology of Health, Illness, and Medicine
- Other Public Health, Sociology, Ethics, & Diversity course subjects (please specify in your teaching statement)
General Duties
The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom); or Asynchronous Online (Fixed Date or Start Anytime).
- For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
- For asynchronous instruction (fixed date or start anytime online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
- For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
- U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf.
Preferred qualifications
- 3 or more years of professional industry and/or academic work experience in the course subject.
- 3 or more years of undergraduate-level teaching experience (as the primary instructor) in the course subject.
- Experience teaching at a U.S. college/university institution.
- Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
- Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.
- Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
- Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
- Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
- Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
- Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
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