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 4 to 19 weeks. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.
Application Window
Open date: September 26, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Jul 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Friday, Sep 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 College Admissions Advising/Consulting and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) to teach one or more online courses each year for our Education 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
College Admissions Advising and Consulting
- Foundations of College Admissions Advising (Introduction)
- Strategies for College Admissions Advising (Financial Aid and Affordability, College Admissions Consulting Resources)
- The Business of Independent Educational Consulting (Building a Business, Marketing and Public Relations)
- Practicum in Independent Educational Consultancy (Mentoring College Admissions Consultants)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Cultural Responsiveness in TESOL
- Fundamentals of Linguistics for ESL Teachers
- Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers
- Second-Language Acquisition
- Teaching Pronunciation as a Communicative Skill
- Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
- Practicum in Course Design for ESL/EFL Teachers
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start): 3 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree, or 3 or more years of teaching experience since degree. U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online.
