Higher Education Policy Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: By Agreement University Extension Instructor
Salary range: Instructor compensation is $650 per unit. An additional course development fee of $100 per unit is payable for the first time an instructor teaches in each modality.
Anticipated start: 11/16/2026
Application Window
Open date: May 18, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 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: Friday, Oct 30, 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
University Extension is conducting a continuous recruitment search for experienced professionals to serve as potential instructors for the new Financial Literacy in K-12 Education Certificate Program. We seek individuals with deep expertise in California education policy, finance, and administration across the entire K-16 pipeline.
The K-16 Educational Administration and Finance Instructor will lead the design and instructional materials for the 15-unit certificate program across the K-16 educational pipeline (K-12, Community Colleges, and UC/CSU). This role requires deep subject matter expertise and an unwavering commitment to embedding equity as a core principle.
Courses are 8-10 weeks in length, averaging 7 teaching hours per week, and are offered online (synchronous on Friday evenings or Saturday and/or Sunday) and in-person at UCR Extension. Courses delivered in-person at UCR Extension and online are typically scheduled on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
Salary Range: Instructor compensation is $650 per unit. An additional course development fee of $100 per unit is payable for the first time an instructor teaches in each modality.
Courses Include:
• Foundations of Personal Finance for Educators
• Teaching Financial Literacy Across K-12
• Investing and Wealth Building
• Consumer Protection and Financial Psychology
• College, Career, and Workforce Financing
• Legacy and Charitable Giving
• Financial Technology and Digital Tools
• Financial Literacy Curriculum Integration
RESPONSIBILITIES
• K-16 Integration & Accuracy: Ensure all course content accurately addresses the distinct administrative, financial, and legal frameworks governing California's K-16 systems, including comparative models (e.g., LCFF vs. PFE) and cross-segmental policy impacts.
• Instructional Design: Apply established instructional design models to create outcomes-based learning experiences, including measurable objectives, case studies, diverse assignments, and robust assessments suitable for a higher education audience.
• Equity Focus: Intentionally integrate principles of equity, adequacy, and efficiency into all materials, specifically examining how resource allocation impacts student access and outcomes across the K-16 spectrum.
• Resource Curation: Identify and curate high-quality instructional resources, including policy documents, case law, financial reports, and academic texts relevant to both K-12 and higher education.
• Provide instruction in accordance with the established instructional agreement, curriculum outlines, and class schedule provided by University Extension.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies of the course.
• Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject matter experts to ensure that course information is current.
• Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR's established deadlines.
• Create course shell, maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system, and submit timely and accurate documentation as well as student grades as outlined in the instructional agreement
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Advanced degree in Business, Education, Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and finance in multiple segments of the California K-16 education system.
• Experience with California K-12, community college, and/or UC/CSU finance models and legal frameworks.
• Experience in budgeting, grant writing, or financial oversight.
• Experience with computer-aided instructions and learning management systems (i.e., CANVAS).
• Five years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in English suitable to the position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to start date.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Preference will be given to UCR Graduate students who are ABD, UCR graduates, and UCR Lecturers
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.
• Experience with Curriculum development and course design.
• Proven record of contributions to a supportive team environment
• Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Advanced degree in Business, Education, Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and finance in multiple segments of the California K-16 education system.
• Experience with California K-12, community college, and/or UC/CSU finance models and legal frameworks.
• Experience in budgeting, grant writing, or financial oversight.
• Experience with computer-aided instructions and learning management systems (i.e., CANVAS).
• Proficiency in English suitable to the position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to start date.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Preference will be given to UCR Graduate students who are ABD, UCR graduates, and UCR Lecturers
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.
• Experience with Curriculum development and course design.
• Proven record of contributions to a supportive team environment
• Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will provide names and contact information.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02265
Help contact: coffin@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission ( https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification.
We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf ). For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
The University of California 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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.
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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.
For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH .
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .
For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf .
Job location
Riverside, CA - Remote, In-Person