Description
Position overview
- Position title: Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)
- Salary range: The compensation model varies depending upon the course delivery format. For a synchronous Live Online course, a reasonable estimate for this position is $3,000 – $3,600 total per course. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.
- Percent time: Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis.
- Anticipated start: Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.
- Review timeline: Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed.
- Position duration: For the fall, spring, and summer semesters, course length is approximately 15-17 weeks.
Application Window
- Open date: June 30, 2026
- Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
- Final date: Monday, Oct 5, 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
UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Instructors will teach one or more online sections each year of a professional, post-baccalaureate Health and Wellness Psychology and Coaching course for our Health Sciences department.
Course Subject
The Health and Wellness Psychology and Coaching course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of health and wellness coaching with an emphasis on evidence-based behavior change, client-centered communication, and whole-person wellness. Students examine the psychological, behavioral, social, and environmental factors that influence health and well-being while developing practical coaching skills used in health promotion and lifestyle change. The course emphasizes the development of practical coaching competencies such as active listening, empathy, reflective communication, accountability strategies, and wellness planning. Students also explore the role of health and wellness coaches within healthcare, fitness, corporate wellness, community health, and private practice settings.
This course is offered online:
- Online instruction is delivered through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
- Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
General Duties
Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom).
- For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
- For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; supporting the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.
More information about our programs and courses:
Requirements
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Advanced degree
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
- Selected candidate(s) must be a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) by the start date of position.
Preferred qualifications
- 3 or more years of professional health and wellness psychology and coaching experience.
- Experience teaching, training, or mentoring other health and wellness coaches.
- Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
- Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.
- Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
- Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English), including ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information and ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
- Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
Application Requirements
- Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Reference requirements
- References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.
How to submit an application
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05394
- Please create an AP Recruit account and apply through the link above. Here are further instructions for how to submit an application.
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.
The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.
For more information, please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
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.
Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
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.
- “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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Berkeley, CA
