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 Contract Management Certificate Program. We are seeking qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and/or teaching experience in the topic of Contract Management.
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 outline the grading policies for the course.
* Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades accordingly.
* Submit final student grades to the transcript system by established deadlines.
* Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely and professional manner.
* Address student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director/Program Manager 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 that are inclusive to 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 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 Spring quarter (beginning March 2025).
Course Description: Contract Negotiation
Gain the competitive edge by learning the contract negotiation process for both commercial and government contracting from beginning to end. Study the skills, tools, and best practices for contract planning and negotiations through case studies, proven processes, and checklists. Building good relationships, dealing with obstacles in negotiations, and steps to creating a successful performance-- based contract will be explored.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
* Describe the challenges of the performance-based acquisition environment and the impact of automation on negotiations.
* Understand contract negotiation is a dynamic process requiring a mastery of skills and learn when to apply those skills.
* Describe the process of effective negotiations, including the people, tools and best practices.
* Describe the importance of strategies, tactics and counter-tactics when planning negotiations.
* Understand the successful conducting of contract negotiations, including describing the objectives of performance based contracting.
* Describe key elements of federal government contract negotiation best practices.
* Describe key elements of commercial contract negotiation best practices.
* Explain best practices when negotiating international contracts.
Course Description: Financial Aspects of Business Contracts
Learn to evaluate a potential supplier's or customer's financial stability and ability to meet contractual and financial commitments through use of balance sheets and income statements. Gain knowledge on structuring contract cash flows through invoice timing, pricing, overhead considerations, advance payments, letters of credit as well as available financial funding sources. Obtain knowledge of accounting systems, budgeting, reporting, auditing, and settlements used in industry, as well as how to enhance the profitability of your business through prudent contracting financial practices.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
* Describe and distinguish the various aspects of organizational perspectives and responsibilities, especially those related to financial risk.
* Explain the structure of, interaction of, and information conveyed by balance sheets, income statements and cash flow.
* Assess and explain: various accounting techniques, annual reports, key financial ratios, return on assets, and overhead allocations.
* Describe how to measure and evaluate the financial stability and ability of a potential supplier or customer to meet financial commitments using profitability.
* Assess the impact of various financial analyses, begin to identify cost components of contract financial risk, formulate a framework to enable financial risk mitigation through contract terms and conditions.
* Quantify the financial aspects of specific contract terms and apply them to specific situations to mitigate risk and reduce costs.
Full program details can be found on our program page: Contract Management
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.
Qualifications
Basic
* Advanced degree from an accredited institution
* Extensive background and current work experience in the contract management field
Additional
* A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in the contract management field
* Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
* Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
* Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
* Highly effective interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
* Current participation in professional associations
* Comfort in dealing with working professionals and students
Preferred
* Current CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM certification
* Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance
* College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)
* Experience teaching online
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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University of California - Irvine
Feb 05, 2025