Instructor Pool - Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology - 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 $1,500 - $4,500 total per course. For an asynchronous Fixed Date Online course, this position is paid $200 - $350 per enrolled student and a reasonable estimate ranges from $1,600 -$5,250 total per course. 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 2 days to 8 weeks. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.

Application Window

Open date: August 27, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional, and continuing education in Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology to teach one or more online courses each year for our Sciences, Mathematics, and Biotechnology 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

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

Clinical Research

• Introduction to Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Phases and Design
• Clinical Trial Planning: Protocol Development, Data Management and Clinical Site Activities
• Clinical Trial Implementation: Site Initiation, Subject Recruitment, Monitoring and Safety Reporting
• Clinical Trial: Data Analysis, Regulatory Audits, Vendor Selection and Project Management

Regulatory Affairs

• Principles of Regulatory Affairs: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
• Submissions and Commercialization
• Preparation, Submission and Agency Interfacing
• Harmonization Across Worldwide Applications
• Post-Approval Activities
• Principles of Supply Chain and Manufacturing
• Principles of Product and Process Development
• Principles of Quality and Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance for Pharmaceutical Products

Other Biotechnology Courses

• Drug Development Process
• Other Biotechnology course topics (please specify in your cover letter)

Teaching Experience

• Classroom Teaching Experience
• Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom)
• Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system)

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).

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 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): Advanced 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: Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree in course subject; 3 or more years of teaching, training, or coaching experience in the course subject at a U.S. college/university institution, or within a U.S. Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or other Biotechnology corporate environment; Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject; Professional license, certification, or credential within a Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or other Biotechnology field; Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes; Experience teaching 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).