Position overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $1,500.00-$3,500.00 per course.
Application Window
Open date: April 1, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 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
The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach on-site and online courses in our Business Administration, Leadership, and Innovation programs.
These programs help students and working professionals build practical skills in business strategy, leadership, decision-making, entrepreneurship, analytics, global business operations, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Courses emphasize applied learning, professional communication, data-informed decision making, and real-world business problem solving.
We seek instructors who bring substantial professional experience in areas such as:
Ideal candidates are experienced practitioners who are interested in helping students develop practical skills and insights relevant to today's evolving business environment.
Business & Executive Management Course Topics:
Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Leadership, Communication & Organizational Development
Business Analytics & Data-Informed Decision Making
AI, Innovation & Digital Transformation
Instructor duties include but are not limited to:
The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2027; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.
Please note: The use of an instructor pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
Screening of applicants begins immediately after the Initial Review Date has passed; some appointments may begin as early as the 2026 summer quarter. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track, academic positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis, and appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.
Department: https://professional.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A bachelor's degree in business, management, economics, entrepreneurship, analytics, or a related discipline, or a relevant professional credential.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in business management, leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, analytics, innovation, global business, or a closely related field.
Preferred qualifications
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Applicants should indicate their areas of professional expertise (for example: business strategy, leadership development, entrepreneurship, business analytics, innovation management, AI in business, or global business). In the cover letter, please describe the specific course topics or professional areas you are most qualified to teach.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference requirements
The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03082
Help contact: julia.choi@professional.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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.
Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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 status under state or federal law.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
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