Part-Time Physics Instructor (Bilingual: English/Spanish)

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 domestic and international students for over forty years.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Title: Physics Instructor (Bilingual: English/Spanish): Part-Time UNEX Instructor
Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $3, 200 -$6,200 per course (depending on highest degree and number of enrollments).
Anticipated Start: Winter 2025
Location: In-person and Online

POSITION DESCRIPTION
University Extension is seeking experienced professionals with advanced degrees and a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience to join our instructional team as part-time instructors for adult learners. Successful candidates of this continuous recruitment will be eligible to teach XR courses as they are scheduled during the year. XR courses are University of California catalog courses administered and run by the campus’s Extension. The “X” designation stands for Extension, while the “R” stands for Riverside campus. The courses are taught by instructors and approved by the respective campus department/school/college and the Committee on Courses of the Academic Senate.
XR courses are designed for non-traditional, non-matriculating students. XR courses are designed to reach adult learners or other non-matriculated students such as high school students. They may, in some instances, be designed to serve matriculated university students in a specific way (e.g., helping transfer students meet requirements for admission to the university) with the expressed permission of the Dean of the appropriate college/school.

XR Courses are 10-12 weeks in length, average 3 hour lecture/ 1 hour discussion hours per week, and are offered in-person and online. Courses are typically scheduled days and evenings, Monday - Saturday. We are seeking bilingual instructors to teach courses in English and Spanish.

Course Include:

• PHYS XR037 – The Origins
• PHYS XR050 - Introduction to Applied Data Sciences: A multi-disciplinary approach
• Future Approved XR Courses in the field of Physics

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.
• 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.
• Become familiar with and follow UCR Extension’s Instructor Manual and Curricular Guidelines.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Remain current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice.
• Complete required administrative required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated syllabi; signing instructor contract; submitting required textbook orders; communicating audio visual and classroom needs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.
• Commitment to diversity and the University’s mission.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a related filed
• Preference will be given to UCR Graduate students who are ABD, UCR graduates, and UCR Lecturers
• Experience with Canvas learning platform.
• Experience teaching adult learners. 
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in field of expertise.
• A strong commitment to diversity and the University’s mission.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02003. 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/.

Application must include:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching (optional)
• 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:

• 4 required; 2 optional (contact information only)

If the candidate advances past the interview, references will be pulled and included in the Academic Senate approval file.

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 policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.

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, 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.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

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

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.