Instructors (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Certificate in SQL Server & Database Development

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

9d•Remote

About The Position

UW Continuum College is seeking part-time instructors for its Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) SQL Server & Database Development certificate program. Applicants will be considered for courses scheduled between January 2027 and June 2027. Instructors may teach SQL Server Essentials for Developers in Winter 2027 or Database Programming Using T-SQL in Spring 2027. The courses cover SQL programming foundations, data estate professions, database planning and modeling, database objects, SQL syntax and relational data access, as well as T-SQL programming extensions, functions, branching and conditional logic, transactions, concurrency, and advanced data structures. Instructors engage with students as subject matter experts, present course content, and assess learner achievement of course competencies. They teach from a set curriculum and clear learning outcomes, while customizing content and slides to align with course objectives and personalizing instruction to their teaching style and experience. Courses are generally 10 weeks long and follow the UW academic quarter calendar. The certificate program is delivered entirely online using Zoom; classes meet once weekly in the evenings from 6–9 p.m. Pacific Time. These are part-time, temporary Academic Staff positions, not faculty positions. The pay range is $1,500–$1,600 per CEU per course, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Each course is 3 CEUs.

Requirements

At least five years of professional experience in SQL Server & Database Development, such as data engineering, data administration, or database design.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability and desire to work successfully with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Willingness to teach with minimal supervision while maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and relevant course content for adult students from different backgrounds.
Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
Prior experience teaching or presenting in an online environment.

Responsibilities

Teach one of the scheduled courses in the SQL Server & Database Development certificate program.
Teach to the established curriculum plan, learning outcomes, and competencies, while customizing course content and lesson slides to align with course objectives.
Prepare a course syllabus in advance of the course start date using provided templates.
Ensure lesson plans and presentation materials for the full course are relevant and current.
Teach all class sessions at the scheduled times.
Respond to student inquiries and provide timely feedback on assignments.
Coordinate with other instructors and instructional assistants to maintain curriculum continuity across courses.
Adapt instructional techniques based on student and Program Manager feedback and use sound pedagogical practices.
Complete instructor onboarding, learning technology training, and other required training.
Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.
Participate in 1–2 instructor meetings and information sessions per year, in addition to onboarding and training.
Make efforts to attend Continuum College social events for SQL Server & Database Development students to build relationships and strengthen the alumni community.
Promote the program to increase awareness and student enrollment.