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Position overview
Position title: Part-Time Fiduciary Management Instructor
Salary range: Instructor compensation of $700. per unit, per course. Additionally, a Course Development Fee of $100 per unit is payable for the first time the course is taught in each modality.
Anticipated start: 1/5/2026
Application Window
Open date: October 30, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Oct 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
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 international students for over forty years.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Title: Part-Time Fiduciary Management Instructor
Salary Range: Instructor compensation of $700. per unit, per course. Additionally, a Course Development Fee of $100 per unit is payable for the first time the course is taught in each modality.
Anticipated Start: 1/5/2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
University Extension is seeking experienced professionals to join our instructional teams as part-time instructors for adult learners. This recruitment is for part-time instructors to teach one or more courses in Extension's Professional Certificate in Fiduciary Management. This Professional Certificate resides in the Department of Professional Programs. The curriculum for this program is designed to teach adult learners the legal procedures, business standards of practice, legal theory, ethics, as well as accounting and asset management.
Courses are 6-8 weeks in length, and average 3 - 4 teaching hours per week. Additionally, courses in this program are offered synchronously online. Courses are typically scheduled Monday through Friday, in the early evenings (Pacific Standard Time).
Courses include:
Overview of Fiduciary Management
Practical Applications of Accounting for the Professional Fiduciary
Introduction to Conservatorships of the Person and Estate
Management of Estate Assets
Professional Fiduciary Business Practices
Decedent's Estate Practices and Procedures
Trust Administration and Procedure
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction in accordance with the established instructional agreement, curriculum outlines, and class schedules 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 in order 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 outlined in the instructional agreement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed Fiduciary in the State of California.
• Advanced degree in Law or Professional Fiduciary.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction online.
• Commitment to diversity and the University's mission.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02191 . For more information about UCR Extension, please visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/
Applications must include:

• Curriculum Vitae - Most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence: Statement on your past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are part of an academic career.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Instructional agreements are made on a course-by-course basis at the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future courses. This part-time position is not eligible for benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.
School: https://extension.ucr.edu/
Program: https://extension.ucr.edu/certificates/fiduciarymanagement
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Licensed Fiduciary in the State of California.
• Advanced degree in Law or Professional Fiduciary.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide instruction online.
• Commitment to diversity and the University's mission.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Reference requirements

• 4-6 required (contact information only)

Applicants will provide names and contacts.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02191
Help contact: adilean.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 ).
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