Writing, Languages & Humanities Instructor

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (DES) Arts & Languages department maintains this instructor pool to recruit qualified professionals in writing, languages, humanities, and copyediting disciplines. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are reviewed as instructional needs arise. Qualified candidates may be contacted when a teaching opportunity matches their expertise, including for courses not currently listed on our website. 

DISCIPLINES INCLUDED IN THIS POSTING 

This pool is designed to recruit instructors across all of the following areas: 

Science Writing & Communication: Science writing and communication used to translate scientific topics to the lay audience. For more information about the Science Communication Certificate and classes offered visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/certificates/science-communication 

Copyediting and Grammar Lab: Grammar, Copyediting (The Chicago Manual of Style), The Business of Copyediting, and AI in Copyediting. For more information about the Copyediting Certificate and classes offered visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/certificates/copyediting

Translation & Interpretation: Professional translation and interpretation practice, with a particular focus on Spanish/English. Industry-standard tools, professional ethics, and practical applications are central to these courses. For more information, visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/certificates/translation-(spanish-english)

Foreign Languages: All languages taught to adult learners for conversational proficiency, professional communication, or cultural enrichment. Current offerings span Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, American Sign Language, and others. Native fluency in the target language is required. Note: This posting is not for English language instructors. For more information, visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/courses-certificates/languages-and-english-learning/foreign-languages

Humanities & Social Sciences: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, and related humanities disciplines. For more information, visit: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/courses-certificates/social-sciences

Compensation for teaching one section of a course ranges $100- $3,200. The amount determined within the compensation range is dependent upon discipline, course modality, units or hours of instruction, and 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.

As a condition of employment, finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; are currently being investigated for misconduct; left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct; or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the 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, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

· UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

· UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties

· APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice 
• Design syllabus and curriculum as assigned 
• Communicate expectations to students 
• Prepare and deliver course materials 
• Evaluate student learning and assign grades 
• Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage participants and reinforce student learning 
• Update materials periodically and regularly monitor course evaluations to make adjustments and improvements to the 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 (e.g., use Canvas, or make arrangements for guest speakers) 
• Handle and meet deadlines for all administrative tasks
• Communicate with Program Manager and Instructor Services Team on a timely basis 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience (requirements vary by discipline; see notes below)
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area 
• Recognized professional standing or authority in the relevant field 

Qualification notes by discipline:

• ​​​​Science Writing & Communication: Professional science writing or journalism experience; degree in a scientific field or in journalism/communications preferred.
• Copyediting: Bachelor's degree and professional experience as a working editor or copyeditor required for all classes except Grammar Lab. 
• Grammar Lab: Bachelor's degree and professional experience teaching grammar to adult learners.
• Translation & Interpretation: Professional certification or documented professional experience in translation or interpretation required; Spanish/English bilingual fluency required for relevant courses.
• Foreign Languages: Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience teaching the language to adults required; native fluency in the target language and English required. Master's degree in foreign languages or a related field and five or more years of classroom language teaching to adults preferred.
• Humanities & Social Sciences: Master's degree or higher in the relevant field required.
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information 
• Highly effective interpersonal skills 
• Experience teaching adults strongly preferred 
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred 
• Online teaching experience and familiarity with the Canvas learning management system preferred 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Division of Extended Studies 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 Division of Extended Studies 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 canceled 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 a resume and cover letter to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds. In your cover letter, please identify the specific discipline(s) and/or classes you are interested in teaching. 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.


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