As part of the Specialized Certificate in Copyediting, UC San Diego Extension offers students a solid grounding in the tools and techniques of copyediting to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be a freelance copyeditor. Instructors in the Copyediting program should have a comprehensive understanding of the editorial process, the three levels of copyediting, electronic editing on a Microsoft Word file and the usage of common reference books.
 
Individuals looking to teach in this program should be aware that the course curriculum includes instruction on how to:

• Perform a light, medium, or heavy edit on nonfiction copy, either by using standard editing marks on hard copy or by working electronically on a Microsoft Word file.
• Correct objective errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar; and revise subjective elements as required.
• Use resources such as dictionaries, style guides, custom style sheets, usage guides, peer forums, and Web references to resolve problems.
• Effectively communicate editorial issues to authors, production editors, publishers, and other colleagues and clients.

 
Location: Online, via Blackboard Learning System
 
Schedule: No onsite meetings. Each course runs for approximately ten weeks via an online learning management system. The courses are asynchronous but not self-paced. Students are required to keep up with weekly assignments. UC San Diego Extension operates on an academic four-quarter schedule.

For more information about these courses, please visit our website at:  https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/copyediting

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• To transfer knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques in an effective manner.
• To challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and career development.
• To set, mark and assess student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• At least five years professional experience as an editor, freelance editing experience preferred
• Experience in college-level instruction, teaching in an online environment preferred
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• Highly effective interpersonal skills to engage and inspire students and to work with others at all levels
• Ability to effectively convey thoughts and concepts
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area

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. 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

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