"Instructor Pool Online Business Programs 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 $1,425 - $5,700 total per course. For an asynchronous Fixed Date Online course, this position is paid $170 - $180 per enrolled student and a reasonable estimate ranges from $1,020 - $7,200 total per course. For an asynchronous Start Anytime Online course, this position is paid $170 - $180 per final student course grade submitted each month; a reasonable estimate ranges from $2,720 - $18,000 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. Applications are typically reviewed for the fall term between February through April; for the spring term June through August; and for the summer term between September through November.

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. 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 2, 2025

Next review date: Friday, Jan 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Oct 1, 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... Online Business Programs | Online Business Courses

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors... 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: Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Analysis, Corporate Finance, Economics, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Personal Financial Planning, Project Management, Other Business Course Subjects.

General Duties: ... (detailed duties for synchronous and asynchronous instruction).

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. U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online...

Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree... (list of preferred quals, credentials like CPA, CFP, PMP).

Application Requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Instructor Information Form - Download PDF.

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