Extension Instructor Assistant Pool – Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) - UC Berkeley Extension
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Extension Instructor Assistant (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track) Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $1,000 to $4,000 per course. Instructor assistant 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: Appointments are expected to begin in mid-August for the fall term and mid-January for the spring term. Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for fall course needs in April-July, and for spring course needs in September-November. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. The pool will remain in place for 10 months; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. Position duration: Length of courses differs depending on the subject, level, and credits taught. Courses typically range from 3 to 16 weeks. Further course agreements may be assigned based on program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.
Application Window
Open date: April 3, 2026 Next review date:Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Jan 29, 2027 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 Extension Instructor Assistant does not perform teaching duties, but provides support to the primary instructor. Specific duties may include a subset of the following. Assist primary instructor with: Course preparation, including preparing course materials, coordinating student groups, and setting up the course in the learning management system. Grading and providing feedback on student assignments, projects, papers, and examinations. Facilitating group work, activities, or breakout discussions. Monitoring online course activity and the student discussion forum. May answer routine student emails/questions. Provide individual or group tutoring to students. Summarize and escalate complex student questions/issues to primary instructor. Berkeley Haas Global Access Program: https://extension.berkeley.edu/international/academic/bhgap/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) Additional qualifications(required at time of start)Minimum of one year of experience in related content area. Ability to reliably commute to Berkeley, California, U.S.A. once or twice a week for classes that are 1.5 to 3 hours long during weekdays (Monday through Thursday between 9am-7pm, U.S.A .Pacific Time). Preferred qualificationsAdvanced degree in course subject area preferred. 2 or more years of professional experience in the course subject. Understanding of the business, innovation, and entrepreneurship environment either through studies or practical work experience (2+ years). Teaching, training, mentoring or tutoring experience in the course subject. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English), including ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information and ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment. Effective organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology such as the campus’ Learning Management System (Canvas), online video conferencing (Zoom), and Google tools (docs, sheets, slides, shared calendars, email, etc.).
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. or Resume. Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching or teaching assistant experience, teaching approach, and other/future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05308 Help contact:extension-jobs@berkeley.edu
Job Location
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