Part-Time Business Instructor (Orlando, FL) In-Person

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: Business: Part-Time UNEX Instructor
Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $65.00 an hour.
Anticipated Start: Spring 2025
Location: Walt Disney World | Flamingo Crossings Village (East Campus)

POSITION DESCRIPTION
International Education Programs, within University of California Riverside Extension, invites applicants to teach coursework related to management and hospitality as part of the Certificate in Management or Hospitality and Tourism Management programs at UCR. UCR offers a professional certificate in conjunction with work within the Disney Program at Walt Disney World.

Classes will be offered at Walt Disney World (Flamingo Crossings Village | East Campus) in Orlando, FL, and will meet, on site, once a week (4 hours) over a 10-week period during the daytime.

Courses include:

• Hospitality Management
• Corporate Analysis
• Corporate Communication
• Creativity & Innovation
• Human Resource Management
• Supervised Training Part 1
• Supervised Training Part 2

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 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.
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated syllabi; signing instructor contracts; submitting required textbook orders; communicating AV and classroom needs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of international student populations.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Extensive background and current work experience in the business industry (minimum 3-5 years).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Interest and willingness to teach an international student audience.
• Local (Orlando, FL) and available to teach in-person, daytime classes during the week.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person.
• Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Qualification

• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in following subject areas: Marketing, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, and Leadership.
• Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.
• Current participation in professional associations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to support effective interaction with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and education partners.
• Computer skills sufficient to support preparation of class materials and exams, as well as enable effective communication with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the education partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

This is a continuous recruitment.

To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02045. 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 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. 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.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Instructional 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.

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.