Instructor Pool – Construction and Sustainable Management – UC Berkeley Extension
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 $1,500 – $3,500 total per synchronous Live Online course. 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. 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 5 to 12 weeks. 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. Instructors will teach one or more professional continuing education online courses each year for our Construction Management and Sustainable Management programs within our Engineering, Technology, and Environmental Management department. Courses are offered online: Online instruction is delivered through synchronous live lectures (Zoom) and through our learning management system (Canvas). Synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time). 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)Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree required. Additional qualifications(required at time of start)5 or more years of professional industry experience in Construction Management or Sustainable Management since degree. Preferred qualificationsTeaching, training, coaching or mentoring experience in the course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment, or at a U.S. college/university institution. 6 or more years of professional industry experience in the Construction Management or Sustainable Management course subject. Advanced degree in course subject preferred. 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 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. Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Reference requirements References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists. Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05377 Help contact:extension-jobs@berkeley.edu