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Small Business and Entrepreneurship Instructor
Summary
Title:Small Business and Entrepreneurship Instructor
ID:1173
Area of Interest:Business and Leadership
Description

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Instructor

Starting and growing a new business can be challenging as it is rewarding. Critical decisions often have to be made quickly, and there are a lot of aspects of running a startup or small business that are not always covered in traditional business classes.  UC San Diego Extension’s small business and entrepreneurship offerings are designed to fill this gap. Through one-hour sessions, workshops, and courses, expert practitioners dive into key topics that are important for day-to-day operations, as well as to help companies be successful over the long term.

Applications for instructors are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase our depth of experts in these areas of study.  Applicants possessing current knowledge in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

  • Startup formation
  • Business management and operations
  • Strategic decision making
  • Human resources management
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Product development
  • Corporate culture
  • Effective communication
  • Finance and accounting
  • Business incorporation and legal issues
  • Human-centered design and user/customer experience
  • Government contracting
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Nonprofit management

Courses in this area emphasize practical application so that students can begin applying new knowledge in their companies immediately.  Using interactive exercises, case studies and real world examples, simulations, and discussion are highly encouraged.

A reasonable estimate of compensation for teaching one section of this course is $500.00-$6,000.00.  The amount determined within the compensation range is dependent upon course modality, units 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.

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: face-to-face, online, and/or in combination
  • Evaluate student learning and assign grades when applicable
  • Design interactive and motivational 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
  • Respond to student needs and questions
  • 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 online platforms or make arrangements for guest speakers)
  • Handle mechanics of position according to deadlines (LOAs, texts, A/V, grade submission, etc.)
  • Communicate with Program Manager and Instructor Services Team on a timely basis
  • Employ cultural competencies to reach any international students in assigned classes

Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced degree from an accredited institution required; in exceptional cases an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be accepted
  • Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
  • Recognized leadership or authority on subject matter
  • Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills
  • Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred

Special Conditions of Employment

As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Extension 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 Extension 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 cancelled 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 attach the requested document(s). Even if you upload a resume, cover letter, and/or additional documentation, you must answer all of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Please note: We receive and review applications for instructors on an ongoing basis. If we do not currently have teaching opportunities available, we may keep your application on file and contact you if an opportunity that matches your specific skills becomes available. Most UC San Diego Extension courses are offered on a quarterly schedule and course planning typically takes place six weeks to six months in advance of the start of any quarter.

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

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