The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Department of Teacher and Community Education (TCE) is seeking experienced educators to serve as instructors in its Employer-Sponsored Induction Program.

The Employer-Sponsored Induction Program is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)-approved, two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional learning designed to help teachers earn a California Clear Credential. The program serves educators holding Preliminary Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Education Specialist, and PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist credentials. Grounded in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs), the program emphasizes reflective practice, inquiry-based professional growth, equitable instructional practices, and ongoing collaboration between candidates and mentors. Courses are delivered fully online through Canvas and incorporate both asynchronous coursework and synchronous learning opportunities.

Employer-Sponsored Induction Instructors facilitate online courses and support cohorts of beginning teachers and their site-based mentors throughout the induction experience. Instructors guide candidates through inquiry cycles, support the development and implementation of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), provide meaningful feedback on candidate and mentor work, and foster a collaborative learning environment that promotes professional growth and improved student outcomes.

A reasonable estimate of compensation for teaching one section of this course is $700-$2,100. 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.

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.

· UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

· UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties

· APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Facilitate online instruction for Induction Candidates and Mentors in accordance with program outcomes and university policies.
• Foster a collaborative and engaging online learning community for adult learners.
• Guide candidates through inquiry cycles aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs).
• Support candidates in developing, implementing, and reflecting upon Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) and professional growth goals.
• Provide timely, meaningful, and actionable feedback on assignments, reflections, and inquiry artifacts.
• Support candidates in collecting, analyzing, and applying student learning data to inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with mentors, fellow instructors, and program staff to support candidate success.
• Participate in instructor meetings, orientations, calibration activities, and professional learning opportunities as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and submit grades in accordance with program timelines and university policies.
• Collaborate with program leadership to continuously improve course content and instructional practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• California Clear Teaching Credential or California Clear Education Specialist Credential.
• Experience serving as an Induction Mentor with UC San Diego Extended Studies
• Minimum of five years of successful K-12 teaching experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience mentoring, coaching, supporting, or supervising teachers.
• Experience facilitating professional development or adult learning opportunities.
• Experience teaching or facilitating online learning environments.
• Experience using educational technology platforms; Canvas experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting beginning teachers.
• Knowledge of California Induction Standards and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs).
• Experience working with diverse K-12 student populations.
• Previous college-level, continuing education, or professional development teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build community among adult learners in an online environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected to teach may be required to attend instructor orientation sessions, instructor meetings, and periodic professional learning opportunities throughout the academic year.

As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Division of Extended Studies 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 Division of Extended Studies 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 (optionally) include a resume and cover letter to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds. Even if you upload a resume, you MUST answer ALL of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

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