Part-Time Instructor : Contract Management

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $1400 - $3000 and would also be based on the specific number of courses assigned and enrollment numbers.

Application Window

Open date : February 4, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Mar 24, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is a self-supporting unit within the University of California. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse, complex, and ever-changing student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course by course contracted basis. This is NOT a faculty position.

Online teaching positions are now available in the Contract Management Certificate Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and / or teaching experience in the topic of Contract Management.

Specific Instructor Duties

• Develop and / or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI DCE Business Programs Manager as assigned and using approved syllabus template.
• Prepare and deliver online course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format.
• Develop video and recorded lectures and / or PowerPoint-style presentations with audio, forum discussions, and synchronous sessions, among other things for course materials and assessments.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform.
• Clearly communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and outline the grading policies for the course.
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades accordingly.
• Submit final student grades to the transcript system by established deadlines.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Address student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director / Program Manager as needed.
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice.
• Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UC Irvine.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including completing all hiring paperwork and signing quarterly contracts.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies that are inclusive to both domestic and international student populations.
• Allow students to review their final exams / papers for up to 13 months following the last class session.
• Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g., making arrangements for guest speakers, etc.).
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Periodically update materials and regularly monitor course evaluations to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.

Our curriculum is constantly updated and tailored to bring students the background, expertise, and business practices to remain competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to our students' work environments.

Part-time, temporary assignments are on an as-needed basis. This is an ONGOING recruitment. We accept part-time instructor applications all year long; when the division has a need to fill, we refer to the "pool" of applications on file. We are looking specifically for instructors who are qualified to teach the following course(s) as early as Spring quarter (beginning March 2025).

Course Description : Contract Negotiation

Gain the competitive edge by learning the contract negotiation process for both commercial and government contracting from beginning to end. Study the skills, tools, and best practices for contract planning and negotiations through case studies, proven processes, and checklists. Building good relationships, dealing with obstacles in negotiations, and steps to creating a successful performance based contract will be explored.

At the end of this course, students will be able to :

Course Description : Financial Aspects of Business Contracts

Learn to evaluate a potential supplier's or customer's financial stability and ability to meet contractual and financial commitments through use of balance sheets and income statements. Gain knowledge on structuring contract cash flows through invoice timing, pricing, overhead considerations, advance payments, letters of credit as well as available financial funding sources. Obtain knowledge of accounting systems, budgeting, reporting, auditing, and settlements used in industry, as well as how to enhance the profitability of your business through prudent contracting financial practices.

At the end of this course, students will be able to :

Full program details can be found on our program page : Contract Management

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 will be made no guarantee of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.

Qualifications

Basic

Additional

Preferred

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09484

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

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.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

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.

Job location

Online