"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: Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 26, 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... invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors... 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

Clinical Research: Introduction to Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Phases and Design, etc.

Regulatory Affairs: Principles of Regulatory Affairs: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, etc.

Other Biotechnology Courses: Drug Development Process, Other Biotechnology course topics.

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... Specific duties... vary depending on the method of instruction...

Clinical Research Conduct and Management Program

Regulatory Affairs Program

Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology Courses

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...

Preferred qualifications: Doctorate degree..., 3 or more years of teaching..., etc.

Application Requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

Reference requirements: References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage...

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04761