Instructor Pool - 21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten - UC Berkeley Extension & UC Berkeley School of Education
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track) Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $4,900–$5,700 total per course. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, delivery format, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors. Percent time: Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis. In the event of co-instruction, compensation may be shared among co-instructors depending upon the percentage of course content that each co-instructor teaches. 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 10 weeks to 10 months. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.
Application Deadline
Open date: July 16, 2026 Next review date:Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Jul 16, 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
UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. UC Berkeley Extension in partnership with the UC Berkeley School of Education offers a Professional Program in Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership. Instructors will teach one or more graduate online and/or in-person courses each year that trains TK-12 educators and administrators in implementing California’s 21CSLA Initiative for Universal Transitional Kindergarten. Courses are offered online, with occasional in-person instruction/course facilitation: Online instruction is delivered through synchronous live lectures (Zoom) and through our learning management system (Canvas). Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered either weekly over 10 weeks or monthly over 10 months, and class sessions are scheduled for 3 hours during weekday evenings (U.S.A. Pacific Time). In-person classroom instruction/course facilitation may be scheduled occasionally depending upon each school district’s needs. In-person instruction/course facilitation may be offered in various counties in California, U.S.A.. Pre-approved program-related travel accommodations and expenses (including transportation, lodging, and meals, etc.) are provided directly and/or are reimbursed. All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Advanced degree Preferred qualificationsDoctorate of Education (Ed.D.) California teaching credential. Pre K-12 Educational Leadership experience. Pre K-12 Policy/Governance experience. Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject. Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes. Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses. Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and 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. Reference requirements References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists. Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05370 Help contact:extension-jobs@berkeley.edu