UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor Assistant - Master Scholar Program

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (Extension) at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructor assistants to teach on-site for the MasterScholars Summer Program 2026 offered in collaboration with KSE Global.

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and have a passion for teaching in the following programs and courses.

* Innovative Technologies for Ocean Health * Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Engineering Solutions * Environmental Economics and Policy Strategy * Renewable Materials and Bioengineering Instructor duties include but are not limited to: * Prepare and deliver course materials and design learning assessments.

* Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.

* Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice.

* Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline/explain the grading policies for the course.

* Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.

* Employ teaching methodologies that support the academic success of students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and learning styles * Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades.

* Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom (including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with academic letters of accommodations for learning disabilities). * Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.

* Participate in program preparation meetings with the Program Manager before and throughout the duration of the program Compensation includes payment for instructional hours, meetings, course development, and grading responsibilities.

The posting will remain open until March 2027 to accommodate department needs.

If you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of an instructor pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying.

See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening.

If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Screening of applicants begins immediately after the Initial Review Date has passed; some appointments may begin as early as the 2026 summer quarter.

The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track, academic positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department.

Appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis, and appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.