Job Details

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $1500.00-$3500.00 per course.

Application Window

Open date: April 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 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

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (Extension) at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach on-site and online courses for our Human Resource Management program for upcoming openings. We seek qualified applicants with current subject matter expertise and a passion for teaching in the following programs and courses:

• Foundation of HR Management
• Total Rewards
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management
• Employee Retention and Engagement
• Legal Aspects of Employment Practice
• Organizational and Workplace Behavior
• Human Resource Development
• Building and Managing High Performance Teams
• Employment Mediation
• Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
• HR Technology Management
• People Analytics, Reporting, and Metrics
• Employee Compensation and Benefits
• Artificial Intelligence for Human Resources Professionals
• Other Related Topics

Instructor duties include:

• Making adjustments to improve syllabus, curriculum, and course materials based on feedback.
• Preparing and delivering course materials and assessments.
• Designing engaging classroom activities.
• Staying current in the field.
• Using expertise and resources to enhance curriculum.
• Communicating objectives, outcomes, and grading policies.
• Responding promptly to student questions.
• Employing inclusive teaching methodologies.
• Evaluating student achievement and grading.
• Posting grades within two weeks of course completion.
• Handling student inquiries and maintaining records.

The department values candidates who contribute to diversity and excellence through research, teaching, and service. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. The posting remains open until March 31, 2026, with the pool closing on that date. Continued consideration requires reapplication if the position is reposted.

Note: Applying to the instructor pool does not guarantee an open position. Review the specified review date for current openings. Screening begins immediately after the review date; some appointments may start as early as Summer 2025. Positions are course-specific, renewable, and depend on needs, funding, and performance.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Bachelor's degree or a professional certification in a relevant field.

Additional qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field.

Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or over 5 years of experience; familiarity with LMS tools.

Application Requirements

Documents: CV, Cover Letter, optional Teaching Statement and Sample.

References: 2-4 contacts, to be checked for finalists.

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About UC Santa Barbara

Applicants must disclose any misconduct decisions within the last seven years. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all relevant policies and laws regarding nondiscrimination and harassment.