Part-Time Instructor : Facilities Management

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $1400 - $3400 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 : Friday, Sep 12, 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 : Saturday, Jan 24, 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 Facilities Management Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and / or teaching experience in the topics of Energy Management and Principles of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

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 clearly outline the grading policies for the course
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades
• Submit final student grades to the transcript system by set deadlines
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• Address student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director 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 in the classroom inclusive of 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 in order 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 the Spring quarter, beginning March 2025.

Course Description : Energy Management for Facilities Managers

Today's successful facility managers are multi-dimensional professionals with a broad array of skills that are critical to the success of any organization. One of these critical must have skill is the effective management of facility energy cost and consumption. More and more companies today are learning that clean energy and efficient use of utility resources are not only integral to corporate environmental sustainability but are also a must to keep corporate operating cost down to stay competitive in today's era of lean budgets. This course will provide the foundational knowledge and fundamental skills that every Facility Manager needs to be a well-rounded professional and make an immediate impact in a company's quest towards achieving a sustainable and cost-effective energy program.

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

Course Description : Principles of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Facilities managers play a pivotal role in overseeing the seamless operations of diverse facility functions, frequently confronting recurring challenges related to air conditioning systems. The course, designed to provide facilities professionals with a strong foundation in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) principles, extends its benefits to anyone involved in supervisory or managerial roles within a facilities management organization, as well as those operating in environments where technical, professional, or trade personnel are actively engaged. The course includes an analysis of typical HVAC systems and the types of equipment commonly encountered in commercial or industrial buildings.

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

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.

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

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 / JPF09485

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.

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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