Part-Time Artificial Intelligence Instructor (In-Person and Remote)

Position overview

Position title :

By Agreement University Extension Instructor

Salary range :

$100 per instructional hour

Anticipated start : Winter 2026

Application Window

Open date : September 29, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, May 15, 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 Artificial Intelligence Instructor

University of California, Riverside - University Extension

ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title : Artificial Intelligence Instructor

Salary Range : $100 per Instructional Hour

Anticipated Start : Winter 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

UCR Extension is currently in search of artificial intelligence practitioners to deliver university-developed curriculum in AI on a part-time basis.

Extension offers a Professional Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence. Our courses focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning. Concepts covered include data preparation techniques, including data collection, cleaning, and feature engineering. Learners have an opportunity to apply AI concepts to train, validate, and fine-tune AI models, including large language models. The applied capstone course provides hands-on experience in deploying and monitoring AI models in real-world applications.

Our audience includes both adult learners (domestic and international) as well as traditional college-aged students from abroad who enroll in our visiting-student program. There are opportunities to teach our courses in both online and classroom settings. UCR is on the quarter system, and courses are generally 10-12 weeks in length. We also have opportunities to teach in our short-term courses.

Courses include :

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRERD QUALIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To apply please visit https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02177 . This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as needed. Interview process may include a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please visit http : / / www.extension.ucr.edu / .

Document Requirement :

Reference Requirement :

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

Applicants will provide names and contact information.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02177

Help contact : 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) as well as 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