Part-Time Project Management Instructor (In-person and Online) - University of California - Riverside : Job Details

Position overviewPosition title:UNEX - InstructorSalary range:A reasonable estimate for this position is: $650 per unit.Anticipated start:Between Winter 2025 and Spring 2025Application Window

Open date: December 20, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 descriptionPart-Time Project Management Instructor (In-Person and Online)University of California, Riverside - University Extension

ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSIONUniversity Extension is the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside offering programs and certificates to domestic and international students. University Extension values excellence and has educated international students for over forty years.

POSITION OVERVIEWPosition Title: Project Management: Part-Time UNEX InstructorSalary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is: $650 per unit.Anticipated Start: Between Winter 2025 and Spring 2025Location: Online and UCR Extension Building

POSITION DESCRIPTIONUCR Extension is seeking experienced professionals to join our instructional team as a part-time instructor for adult learners. Successful candidates of this continuous recruitment will be eligible to teach courses as they are scheduled during the year in our Professional Certificates in Project Management, Project Management for Business, and Agile Project Management. These certificate programs reside in the Department of Professional Programs. Course offerings provide students with tools and techniques that are applicable to industry, skills to manage high uncertainty projects, an opportunity to earn a credential, and prepare for the Project Management Professional examination.

Courses are generally (10-12) weeks in length, average 6 teaching hours per week, and are offered online and in-person. Courses delivered in-person are typically scheduled days and evenings, Monday - Friday, and occasionally on Saturday.

Courses Include:

• Introduction to Agile Project Management
• Agile Management Using Scrum and Kanban
• Agile Change Management and Organizational Transformation
• Leading Agile Teams
• Project Management Essentials
• Project Leadership, Communication, and Team Building
• Project Scheduling and Risk Management
• Quality and Performance Management
• Project Procurement Management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction in accordance with the established instructional agreement,curriculum outlines, and class schedule provided by University Extension.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students,and clearly outline the grading policies of the course.
• Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject matter experts toensure that course information is current.
• Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory trainingprograms by UCR's established deadlines.
• Maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning managementsystem and submit timely and accurate documentation as outlined in theInstructional Agreement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.

REQUIREMENTSMinimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizationalskills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses.
• Commitment to diversity and the University's mission.

APPLICATION INFORMATIONThis is a continuous recruitment.

To apply please visit The interview process may include a teaching demonstration. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

Applications must include:

• Curriculum Vitae - Most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching - A personal document containing personal thoughts and experiences and including concrete examples of your teaching and mentoring style in context to your discipline.
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversityand Inclusive Excellence - Statement on your past and/or potential futurecontributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment,which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member andadministrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and acommitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research,teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any ofthe other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all suchagreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and thatthe instructor has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvementwith the University in any capacity.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONInstructional agreements are made on a course-by-course basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future courses. This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.

QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Advanced degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses.
• Commitment to diversity and the University's mission.

Application RequirementsDocument requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence , we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

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About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission ( is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

As a condition of employment, the 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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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.

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