Part-Time Cosmetic Chemistry Instructor (Hybrid)

University of California, Riverside - University Extension

ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
University 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 OVERVIEW
Position Title: Cosmetic Chemistry: Part-Time UNEX Instructor
Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is: $875 per unit. Plus, an approximate $100 per unit as a course development fee (payable for the first time the course is taught in each modality)
Anticipated Start: Spring 2025
Location: Hybrid (Webcast & In-person)

POSITION DESCRIPTION
University Extension is seeking experienced professionals to join our instructional team as part-time instructors for adult learners. Successful candidates of this continuous recruitment will be eligible to teach courses as they are scheduled during the year for our Professional Certificate in Cosmetic Chemistry. Students in this program will learn to understand the global cosmetic regulation landscape and will improve their trouble-shooting and critical thinking skills, formulate from a science-first approach, and move independently from product conception to final formulation.
Courses are 4-10 weeks in length, an average of 4 teaching hours per week, and may be offered online in a synchronous distance-learning format and face to face for some courses and labs.

Courses include:
Introduction to Cosmetic Science
Skin and Hair Biology
Emulsion and Surfactant Technology
Product Development w/Independent Project

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 to ensure that course information is current.
• Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR’s established deadlines.
• Create course shell, maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system, and submit timely and accurate documentation as well as student grades as outlined in the instructional agreement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or other related hard science program.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction online.
• Commitment to diversity and the University’s mission.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree.
• 10 years of experience.
• Experience teaching adult learners. 
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01963. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The interview process may include a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/.

Document Requirement

• 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 Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - Statement on your 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.

Reference Requirement

• 3 required (contact information only)

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

• Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the instructor has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.
• This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.

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). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.