Job Details

Position Overview

Position Title: Artificial Intelligence Instructor (University Extension)

Salary Range: $100 per instructional hour

Anticipated Start: Winter 2026

Application Window

Open Date: September 29, 2025

Most Recent Review Date: Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:59?pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date may still be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Final Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59?pm (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 is still open.

Position Description

About UCR University Extension: The continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside, offering programs and certifications to domestic and international students.

Position Overview: UCR Extension seeks an artificial intelligence practitioner to deliver university-developed curriculum in AI on a part?time basis. The role supports the Professional Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence. Courses cover AI, machine learning, and deep learning, including data preparation, model training, and deployment. Classes are 1012 weeks long on the quarter system, with additional short?term options.

Courses Include:

• Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques
• Data and Data Preparation for AI
• AI Practicum (project?based)
• Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (short course)

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 grading policies.
• Work with collaborative partners and subject matter experts to keep course content current.
• Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR's deadlines.
• Maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system and submit required documentation as outlined in the Instructional Agreement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.
• Familiarize yourself with and follow UCR Extension's Instructor Manual and Curricular Guidelines.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs promptly.
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in AI.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner, including hiring paperwork, updated syllabi, instructor contracts, textbook orders, and AV/classroom needs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies to engage our international audiences.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and reinforce learning.
• Update materials periodically and monitor course evaluations to make curriculum adjustments and improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Extensive background and current work experience in artificial intelligence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Qualifications

• Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.
• Current participation in professional associations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with students, faculty, staff, and partners.
• Computer skills sufficient to prepare class materials and exams, and support communication with students and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.

Optional Qualifications

• Course development in AI?related areas.

Application Information

How to Apply: Visit This is a continuous recruitment; applications will be reviewed as needed. Interview process may include a teaching demonstration.

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae most recently updated CV
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Statement of Teaching (optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 3 required; 2 optional (contact information only)

Employment Information

Individuals hired must understand that all agreements are made on a course?by?course basis, with no guarantee of continual involvement. This part?time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.

Job Location

Riverside, CA

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen.

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Contact

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