Part-Time Instructor: Corporate Education
Position overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $175 - $7000 and would also be based on the specific number of courses assigned and enrollment numbers
Application Window
Open date: April 15, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 9, 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
Job Description
The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is a self-supporting unit within the University of California. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse, complex, and ever-changing learner population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.
Classroom and online teaching positions are now available in the Corporate Education Department at client locations in Southern California. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience in the following disciplines:
- Business Communication
- Leadership and Management
- Project Management
- Marketing
The Corporate Education Department is a leader in employee development and education, locally and across the globe. We deliver educational courses and programs on-site and online to our clients; developed around the unique industry and needs of each organization. Our learners are in full time working positions and are seeking additional education that will enable them to update their skills, support a new company initiative, or prepare for industry certifications or exams. We are seeking world-class instructors who are experts in their fields, with extensive hands-on experience as business professionals and community leaders. Daytime teaching availability is highly desirable.
Applications to teach are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year to both fill immediate program needs, and to increase the depth of the instructor pool for future needs.
Specific Instructor Duties
- Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI Division of Continuing Education (DCE) Program Director as assigned and using approved syllabus template
- Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format
- Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform
- Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to learners, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
- Evaluate learner achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades
- Post final learner grades to the transcript system by set deadlines
- Respond to learner questions and learning needs in a timely manner
- Handle learner inquiries about final grades and consult with Director as needed
- Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
- Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine
- Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabi; posting bio and photo on the UCI DCE website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs
- Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international learner populations
- Allow learners to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session
- Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e.: make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)
- Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce learner learning
- Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum
- Participate in consultative activities with potential clients to determine customization needs of course materials
Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring learners the background, expertise, and business practices to remain competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to our learners' work environments.
We are looking specifically for potential instructors who are qualified to teach all above topic areas.
Part-time, temporary assignments are on an as-needed basis. This is an ONGOING recruitment. We accept part-time instructor applications all year long; when the division has a need to fill, we refer to the 'pool' of applications on file.
Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the Instructor will be made no guarantee of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.
Qualifications
Basic
- Advanced degree from an accredited institution in relatable discipline
- Current professional certification as appropriate given a particular subject matter (ie PMP certification for Project Management teaching positions)
Additional
- 8-10 years of professional work experience in subject area
- Current knowledge of, and demonstrated proficiency, in subject area
- Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
- Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology
- Comfort with teaching adult, working professionals
Preferred
- Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring learner performance
- College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
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