"Part-Time Instructor: Independent Educational Consultant"

Part-Time Instructor: Independent Educational Consultant

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Job #JPF09612

• Education and Business / Division of Continuing Education / UC Irvine

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $2,100-$3,500 and would also be based on the specific number of courses assigned and enrollment numbers.

Application Window

Open date: May 6, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, May 5, 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

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 student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.

Online teaching positions are now available in the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience in this industry who can create an interactive and engaging learning environment for students. Online teaching includes both asynchronous and synchronous instruction. For more detailed information about our Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program, please visit https://ce.uci.edu/programs/education/independent-educational-consultant.

Course topics include:

• Principles of Independent Educational Consulting
• Navigating the Financial Aid Network
• College Admissions Consulting Resources
• Developing an Independent Educational Consulting Business
• Independent Educational Consulting Practicum
• Working with Students with Learning Differences
• Marketing and Public Relations for the Educational Consultant
• Counseling Techniques for Independent Educational Consultants
• Consulting Transfer, Summer, and Gap Year Students
• American College Consulting for the International Student
• International College Consulting for the American Student

Specific Instructor Duties

• Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Academic Director or Program Manager as assigned and using approved syllabus template
• Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for asynchronous instruction and Zoom for synchronous instruction
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades
• Post final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director or Manager 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 student populations
• Allow students 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 student learning
• Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum

Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring students 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 students’ work environments.

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. We are looking specifically for instructors who are qualified to teach the following course(s) as early as Summer 2025 quarter (beginning June 2025).

Course topics include:

• Principles of Independent Educational Consulting
• Navigating the Financial Aid Network
• College Admissions Consulting Resources
• Developing an Independent Educational Consulting Business
• Independent Educational Consulting Practicum
• Working with Students with Learning Differences
• Marketing and Public Relations for the Educational Consultant
• Counseling Techniques for Independent Educational Consultants
• Consulting Transfer, Summer, and Gap Year Students
• American College Consulting for the International Student
• International College Consulting for the American Student

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

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Extensive background and current work experience in the independent educational consulting industry
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools

Additional

• 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
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Current participation in professional associations
• Comfort in dealing with working professionals and students
• Experience with owning an independent educational consulting business

Preferred

• Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance
• College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)
• Experience teaching online

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Extensive background and current work experience in the independent educational consulting industry
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements

• 4 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09612

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

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