Instructors (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Grant Management & Grant Writing Specializations

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

10d•Remote

About The Position

UW Continuum College is seeking part-time instructors for its Professional & Continuing Education Grant Management and Grant Writing specialization courses. Applicants will be considered for courses running from January 2027 through June 2027. Instructors serve as subject matter experts, present learning content, engage with students, and assess whether learners have achieved course competencies. They may be appointed as an instructor or co-instructor according to program needs; co-instructor pay is prorated based on assigned duties. The Grant Management specialization (Winter 2027) covers the full grant life cycle, including pre-award preparation, post-award financial reporting and compliance, organizational grant readiness, administrative and cost regulations, and systems for tracking performance, timelines, effort, and deliverables. The Grant Writing specialization (Spring 2027) provides hands-on grant-writing experience with a nonprofit, educational, or government organization, focusing on research, storytelling, measurable objectives, funder alignment, post-award processes, and grantmaking strategies and trends. Both non-credit courses are 12 weeks long, worth 3.6 CEUs, and delivered entirely online using Zoom. Classes meet once per week in the evenings from 6–9 p.m. Pacific Time. Instructors teach from a set curriculum plan with defined learning outcomes while customizing course content and lesson slides to align with course objectives. They prepare a syllabus and current lesson materials, teach all scheduled sessions, grade assignments and projects, respond to student questions and provide timely feedback, adapt instruction based on feedback, complete required onboarding and training, and comply with privacy laws and policies. Instructors also participate in 1–2 instructor meetings or information sessions annually, make efforts to attend program social events, and promote the program. The pay range is $1,600–$1,650 per CEU per course, commensurate with experience and qualifications. These are part-time, temporary academic staff positions; Extension Lecturers/Instructors are not faculty.

Requirements

At least five years of professional experience as a grant management or grant writing professional.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability and desire to work successfully with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Willingness to teach with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and content relevance for adult students from different backgrounds.
Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching, mentoring, and curriculum design experience, particularly with adult learners.
Prior experience teaching or presenting in an online environment.
Strong ties and networks within the nonprofit community.

Responsibilities

Teach either the Grant Management or Grant Writing specialization course, or serve as a co-instructor as assigned based on programmatic need.
Teach according to the course curriculum plan, learning outcomes, and competencies, while customizing course content and lesson slides to align with learning objectives and personal teaching style and experience.
Prepare a course syllabus before the course starts 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.
Grade student assignments, including large projects.
Respond to student inquiries and provide timely feedback on assignments.
Adapt instructional techniques based on student and Program Manager feedback and implement sound pedagogical practices.
Complete instructor onboarding, relevant 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 Grant Management and Grant Writing students to develop relationships and strengthen the alumni community.
Promote the program to increase awareness and student enrollment.