Online Engineering Instructor Jobs in California

Position overview
Position title: Extension Instructor
Application Window
Open date: August 12, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Sep 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 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
Part-Time Engineering Instructor (In-person and Online)
University of California, Riverside - Extension
ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
University Extension is the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside offering programs and certificates to domestic and international students. University Extension values excellence and has educated domestic and international students for over forty years.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Title: Engineering Instructor: Part-Time UNEX Instructor
Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $6,000-$7,500 per course (depending on highest degree and number of enrollments). Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.
Anticipated Start: Fall 2026
Location: In-person or Online
POSITION DESCRIPTION
University Extension is seeking experienced professionals with advanced degrees and a minimum of 5 years' industry experience to join our instructional team as part-time instructors for adult learners. Successful candidates of this continuous recruitment will be eligible to teach XR courses as they are scheduled during the year. XR courses are University of California catalog courses administered and run by the campus's Extension. The "X" designation stands for Extension, while the "R" stands for Riverside campus. The courses are taught by instructors and approved by the respective campus department/school/college and the Committee on Courses of the Academic Senate.
XR courses are designed for non-traditional, non-matriculating students. XR courses are designed to reach adult learners or other non-matriculated students such as high school students. They may, in some instances, be designed to serve matriculated university students in a specific way (e.g., helping transfer students meet requirements for admission to the university) with the expressed permission of the Dean of the appropriate college/school.
XR Courses are 10-12 weeks in length, average 3 or 4 hour lecture/ 1 hour discussion hours per week, and are offered in-person or online. Courses are typically scheduled days and evenings, Monday - Saturday. There may also be opportunities to teach courses abroad for transnational education partnerships.
Course include:
• EE XR003 - Electronics, Smart Phones, and Mobile Internet
• ME XR004 - Energy and Environment
• Future Approved XR Courses in the field and sub-fields of Engineering
RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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.
• 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.
• Become familiar with and follow UCR Extension's Instructor Manual and Curricular Guidelines.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Remain current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice.
• Complete required administrative required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated syllabi; signing instructor contract; submitting required textbook orders; communicating audio visual and classroom needs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced degree in Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and online.
• Commitment to the University's mission.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
• Preference will be given to UCR Graduate students who are ABD, UCR graduates, and UCR Lecturers.
• Experience with Canvas learning platform.
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in field of expertise.
• Bilingual in Spanish
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply please visit the recruitment page . This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The interview process may include a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please visit the UCR Extension website .
Document Requirement:
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching (optional)
Reference Requirement:
• 4 required; 2 optional (contact information only)
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
• 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 has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.
• This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Advanced degree in Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction in-person and/or online.
• Commitment to the University's mission.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications
• Preference will be given to UCR Graduate students who are ABD, UCR graduates, and UCR Lecturers.
• Experience with Canvas learning platform.
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in field of expertise.
• Bilingual in Spanish
Application Requirements
Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 4-6 required (contact information only)

If the candidate advances past the interview for Academic Senate approval, references will be pulled and included in the Senate approval file.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02278
Help contact: sandyn@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