Instructor in Psychology University of California Berkeley

Instructor in Psychology Job #JPF04155 University Extension / University Extension / UC Berkeley Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $3,000 – $4,700 per course, or $35 –$205/student for an asynchronous online course. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors. Percent time: Part-time temporary appointments are offered by agreement on a course-by-course basis. Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the summer semester. Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Position duration: Appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Application Window Open date: October 10, 2023 Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 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 Type Academic - Non-Tenure Track Job Summary UC Berkeley Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach online Psychology, Public Health, Ethics, and Diversity courses for our Behavioral Health Sciences department. UC Berkeley Extension seeks dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional and continuing education in Psychology, Public Health, Ethics, and Diversity to lead one or more courses each year. The pool will remain in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. The number of these positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. General Duties All courses are offered online, and we seek qualified applicants who are available to teach in both synchronous and asynchronous online formats. All synchronous live online lectures are offered on Zoom and scheduled in U.S.A. Pacific Time. All asynchronous online courses are offered through our learning management system (Canvas). We seek qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following course subjects (but not limited to). Please refer to program and course descriptions in the departmental link below. Psychology Biological Psychology Clinical Psychopharmacology Cognitive Psychology General Psychology Health Psychology Oral Communication: The Psychology of Public Speaking Positive Psychology Psychology of Personality Social Psychology Public Health, Ethics, & Diversity Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare General Nutrition Healthcare Advocacy and the Role of Cultural Diversity Principles of Epidemiology Teaching Experience Classroom Teaching Experience Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom) Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system) Instructor duties include but are not limited to: Complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Berkeley. Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: updating and submitting syllabi using approved syllabus template; communicating required texts and materials; communicating classroom technology and support needs, etc. Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and/or student feedback. Prepare and deliver course materials, lectures/presentations, and design learning assessments. Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning. Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice. Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum. Utilize course support platforms, including the Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom Pro (as applicable). Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline/explain the grading policies for the course. Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner. Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom (including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with academic letters of accommodations for disabilities). Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades. Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks of course completion. Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Manager as needed. Retain student records according to University policies. UC Berkeley Extension Behavioral Health Programs: https://extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/behavioral-health-sciences/#!?tab=programs&programStream=Public%20Health%20and%20Health%20Management&availability=open Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. Due to the part-time, temporary nature of instructor positions, UC Berkeley Extension is unable to provide US visa/work permits for this position. Preferred qualifications 3 or more years of professional and/or academic experience in the course subject. Teaching, training or coaching experience in the course subject, within a corporate environment, or at a U.S. college/university institution. 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. Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English). Effective organizational skills with attention to detail. 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 (Camtasia or Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc). Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (500 words) - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines. Examples of Recent Syllabi - Please combine all documents into a single PDF and upload them. Examples of Recent Teaching Evaluations - Please combine all documents into a single PDF and upload them. Reference requirements References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists. Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04155 Help contact: extension-jobs@berkeley.edu Campus Information UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable). The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. 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. 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Instructor in Psychology

University Extension / University Extension / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $3,000 – $4,700 per course, or $35 –$205/student for an asynchronous online course. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.

Percent time: Part-time temporary appointments are offered by agreement on a course-by-course basis.

Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the summer semester.

Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position duration: Appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Application Window

Open date: October 10, 2023

Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 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 Type

Academic - Non-Tenure Track

Job Summary

UC Berkeley Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach online Psychology, Public Health, Ethics, and Diversity courses for our Behavioral Health Sciences department.

UC Berkeley Extension seeks dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional and continuing education in Psychology, Public Health, Ethics, and Diversity to lead one or more courses each year. The pool will remain in place for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. The number of these positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department.

General Duties

All courses are offered online, and we seek qualified applicants who are available to teach in both synchronous and asynchronous online formats.

All synchronous live online lectures are offered on Zoom and scheduled in U.S.A. Pacific Time.
All asynchronous online courses are offered through our learning management system (Canvas).

We seek qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in the following course subjects (but not limited to). Please refer to program and course descriptions in the departmental link below.

Psychology

Biological Psychology
Clinical Psychopharmacology
Cognitive Psychology
General Psychology
Health Psychology
Oral Communication: The Psychology of Public Speaking
Positive Psychology
Psychology of Personality
Social Psychology

Public Health, Ethics, & Diversity

Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
General Nutrition
Healthcare Advocacy and the Role of Cultural Diversity
Principles of Epidemiology

Teaching Experience

Classroom Teaching Experience
Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom)
Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system)

Instructor duties include but are not limited to:

Complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Berkeley.
Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: updating and submitting syllabi using approved syllabus template; communicating required texts and materials; communicating classroom technology and support needs, etc.
Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and/or student feedback.
Prepare and deliver course materials, lectures/presentations, and design learning assessments.
Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice.
Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.
Utilize course support platforms, including the Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom Pro (as applicable).
Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline/explain the grading policies for the course.
Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom (including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with academic letters of accommodations for disabilities).
Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades.
Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks of course completion.
Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Manager as needed.
Retain student records according to University policies.

UC Berkeley Extension Behavioral Health Programs: https://extension.berkeley.edu/academic-areas/behavioral-health-sciences/#!?tab=programs&programStream=Public%20Health%20and%20Health%20Management&availability=open

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. Due to the part-time, temporary nature of instructor positions, UC Berkeley Extension is unable to provide US visa/work permits for this position.

Preferred qualifications

3 or more years of professional and/or academic experience in the course subject.
Teaching, training or coaching experience in the course subject, within a corporate environment, or at a U.S. college/university institution.
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.
Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
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 (Camtasia or Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (500 words) - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
Examples of Recent Syllabi - Please combine all documents into a single PDF and upload them.
Examples of Recent Teaching Evaluations - Please combine all documents into a single PDF and upload them.

Reference requirements

References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04155

Help contact: extension-jobs@berkeley.edu

Campus Information

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

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.