Instructional Design Instructor - UC San Diego

As part of our Professional Certificate in Instructional Design, UC San Diego Extension offers students specialized courses in Instructional Design and related electives. Please visit the UCSD DES website to see the current course core offerings and electives. We encourage you to apply if you have met the qualifications outlined below.

A reasonable estimate of compensation for teaching one section of this course is $2,100-$3,475. The amount determined within the compensation range is dependent on a standard base amount and/or the number of enrollments. Instructional agreements are made on a section-by-section basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future sections of this course or any other courses.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

● Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students
● Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
● Design syllabus and curriculum using best practices for an online asynchronous environment
● Communicate expectations to students
● Prepare and deliver course materials in an online asynchronous environment
● Evaluate student learning and assign grades in a timely manner
● Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage students and to reinforce student learning
● Update materials periodically, regularly monitor course evaluations, and make improvements to curriculum
● Respond to student needs and questions in a timely manner
● Create a high-performance environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed
● Apply technology and leverage resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum
● Handle mechanics of position according to deadlines (LOAs, texts, A/V, grade submission, etc.)
● Communicate with Program Manager and Instructor Services Team on a timely basis
● Know and use best practices for the creation of videos, course materials, and other instructional tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

● Master’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for select courses
● Current experience, knowledge of, and demonstrated proficiency in the subject area
● Recognized leadership or authority on subject matter
● Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
● Highly effective interpersonal skills
● Experience with teaching adults online and in other modalities
● Experience with designing curriculum and measuring student performance

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Extension Program instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are “by agreement”. The instructor’s Letter of Agreement outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and compensation terms, and is subject to department policies and procedures.  UC San Diego Extension makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed instructor Letter of Agreement. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be cancelled for any reason, the instructor agreement, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided.  Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please complete all relevant fields in the application, and include/attach a CV and/or resume, portfolio link, samples/link, or related educational materials that you have developed for your instructional design specialization. Please include a cover letter and a link to a Linkedin profile (if you have one) to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds.

Note: Even if you upload a resume, you must answer all of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Note: We receive and review applications for instructors on an ongoing basis. If we do not currently have teaching opportunities available, we may keep your application on file and contact you if an opportunity that matches your specific skills becomes available. UC San Diego Extension operates on a quarterly schedule and course planning typically takes place six weeks to six months in advance of the start of any quarter.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.