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Instructor Pool Editing and Technical Communication UC Berkeley Extension
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Instructor Pool Editing and Technical Communication UC Berkeley Extension
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Position Overview Position title:
Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)
Salary range:
Compensation varies by course delivery format. For a synchronous Live Online course, estimated pay is $2,200 - $2,300 total per course. For an asynchronous Fixed Date Online course, paid $160 - $175 per enrolled student, total $1,280 - $4,375 per course. For an asynchronous Start Anytime Online course, paid $160-$175 per final student course grade submitted each month, total $800 - $8,750 per course.
Percent time:
Part-time, agreed on a course-by-course basis.
Anticipated start:
Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.
Review timeline:
Applicants considered as needs arise; the applicant pool lasts 9-12 months. Those wishing to remain beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply.
Application Window:
Open date:
September 22, 2025 |
Next review date:
Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) |
Final date:
Monday, Jun 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).
Position Description UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX) has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves professional and continuing education goals for thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to extend research and scholarship to a global community, increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students, and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education, also including Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors committed to professional and continuing education in Editing and Technical Communication to teach one or more online courses each year for our Arts and Humanities department.
Courses Offered Online
Online instruction delivered asynchronously through Canvas or synchronously live lectures via Zoom.
Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
Course Subjects We are seeking qualified applicants with current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, refer to the departmental link below.
Editing
Copyediting
Developmental Editing
Fiction Editing
Freelancing for Editors
Indexing
Proofreading
Scientific and Medical Editing
Substantive Editing
Technical Communication
Information Design and Communications
Technical Editing
Technical Writing
Other Editing & Technical Communication Course Subjects
(please specify in your cover letter).
Teaching Experience
Classroom Teaching Experience
Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (Zoom)
Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (Canvas)
General Duties
For synchronous instruction (live online courses):
syllabus development; assignment creation; lesson planning; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for required hours.
For asynchronous instruction (fixed date or start anytime online courses):
reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated course content; learning and utilizing Canvas tools; requesting training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
For all instruction: completing required trainings (UC Presidential policies); responding to student questions promptly; grading assignments and posting final grades; utilizing University-approved platforms (Canvas, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.); reviewing policies and guidelines; responding to other requests from Program Director or Department Director.
Editing Program and Courses:
https://extension.berkeley.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=17209&selectedProgramAreaId=15550&selectedProgramStreamId=15614
Technical Communication Program and Courses:
https://extension.berkeley.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=17211&selectedProgramAreaId=15550&selectedProgramStreamId=15615
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.
Additional Qualifications (required at time of start)
3 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree.
1 or more years of teaching experience since degree.
U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States. Non-citizens must have valid U.S. work authorization; this position does not sponsor visas.
Preferred Qualifications
4 or more years of professional industry work experience in editing (copyediting, developmental editing, indexing, proofreading) and/or technical writing, technical editing, or technical information design.
2 or more years of teaching, training, or coaching experience in the course subject within a U.S. corporate environment or at a U.S. college/university institution.
Experience 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).
Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
Proficiency (or willingness to learn) in instructional and other technology: Canvas, Panopto, Zoom, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), Google Drive/Dropbox, Google Workspace tools.
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV.
Cover Letter – discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including efforts to support inclusive pedagogy.
Reference Requirements
References requested at the interview stage; only contacted for finalists.
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04783
Help contact:
extension-jobs@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its public mission consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). Values are embedded in our Principles of Community, fostering critical inquiry, debate, discovery, and innovation, and our commitment to contributing to a better world.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For more information, consult the University of California’s affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies.
In searches when letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per UC policy and California state law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable policies and collective bargaining agreements, and federal, state, and local directives may impose additional requirements.
Unless stated otherwise, this position does not include sponsorship of a new H‑1B visa petition requiring $100,000 supplemental fee.
Administrative disclosures:
The finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, assault, or other discrimination.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination
Job location San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04783
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Instructor Pool Editing and Technical Communication UC Berkeley Extension
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Position Overview Position title:
Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)
Salary range:
Compensation varies by course delivery format. For a synchronous Live Online course, estimated pay is $2,200 - $2,300 total per course. For an asynchronous Fixed Date Online course, paid $160 - $175 per enrolled student, total $1,280 - $4,375 per course. For an asynchronous Start Anytime Online course, paid $160-$175 per final student course grade submitted each month, total $800 - $8,750 per course.
Percent time:
Part-time, agreed on a course-by-course basis.
Anticipated start:
Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.
Review timeline:
Applicants considered as needs arise; the applicant pool lasts 9-12 months. Those wishing to remain beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply.
Application Window:
Open date:
September 22, 2025 |
Next review date:
Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) |
Final date:
Monday, Jun 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).
Position Description UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX) has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves professional and continuing education goals for thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to extend research and scholarship to a global community, increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students, and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education, also including Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors committed to professional and continuing education in Editing and Technical Communication to teach one or more online courses each year for our Arts and Humanities department.
Courses Offered Online
Online instruction delivered asynchronously through Canvas or synchronously live lectures via Zoom.
Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
Course Subjects We are seeking qualified applicants with current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, refer to the departmental link below.
Editing
Copyediting
Developmental Editing
Fiction Editing
Freelancing for Editors
Indexing
Proofreading
Scientific and Medical Editing
Substantive Editing
Technical Communication
Information Design and Communications
Technical Editing
Technical Writing
Other Editing & Technical Communication Course Subjects
(please specify in your cover letter).
Teaching Experience
Classroom Teaching Experience
Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (Zoom)
Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (Canvas)
General Duties
For synchronous instruction (live online courses):
syllabus development; assignment creation; lesson planning; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for required hours.
For asynchronous instruction (fixed date or start anytime online courses):
reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated course content; learning and utilizing Canvas tools; requesting training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
For all instruction: completing required trainings (UC Presidential policies); responding to student questions promptly; grading assignments and posting final grades; utilizing University-approved platforms (Canvas, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.); reviewing policies and guidelines; responding to other requests from Program Director or Department Director.
Editing Program and Courses:
https://extension.berkeley.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=17209&selectedProgramAreaId=15550&selectedProgramStreamId=15614
Technical Communication Program and Courses:
https://extension.berkeley.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=17211&selectedProgramAreaId=15550&selectedProgramStreamId=15615
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.
Additional Qualifications (required at time of start)
3 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree.
1 or more years of teaching experience since degree.
U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States. Non-citizens must have valid U.S. work authorization; this position does not sponsor visas.
Preferred Qualifications
4 or more years of professional industry work experience in editing (copyediting, developmental editing, indexing, proofreading) and/or technical writing, technical editing, or technical information design.
2 or more years of teaching, training, or coaching experience in the course subject within a U.S. corporate environment or at a U.S. college/university institution.
Experience 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).
Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
Proficiency (or willingness to learn) in instructional and other technology: Canvas, Panopto, Zoom, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), Google Drive/Dropbox, Google Workspace tools.
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV.
Cover Letter – discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including efforts to support inclusive pedagogy.
Reference Requirements
References requested at the interview stage; only contacted for finalists.
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04783
Help contact:
extension-jobs@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its public mission consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). Values are embedded in our Principles of Community, fostering critical inquiry, debate, discovery, and innovation, and our commitment to contributing to a better world.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For more information, consult the University of California’s affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies.
In searches when letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per UC policy and California state law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable policies and collective bargaining agreements, and federal, state, and local directives may impose additional requirements.
Unless stated otherwise, this position does not include sponsorship of a new H‑1B visa petition requiring $100,000 supplemental fee.
Administrative disclosures:
The finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, assault, or other discrimination.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination
Job location San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04783
#J-18808-Ljbffr