Instructors (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Grant Management & Grant Writing Specializations
Position Overview
Organization: Continuum College
Title: Instructors (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Grant Management & Grant Writing Specializations
Position Details
Position Description
UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We’re focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we’re creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.
UW Continuum College (UWC2) has a range of outstanding opportunities for part-time instructors in the Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Grant Management & Grant Writing specialization courses. Applicants will be considered for courses occurring January 2027 through June 2027.
We are looking for instructors to teach one of the following two specialization courses:
Grant Management Specialization (Winter 2027)
Students learn to navigate the full grant life cycle — from pre-award preparation to post-award financial reporting and compliance; assess an organization's grant readiness; interpret administrative and cost regulation; and establish systems to track performance, timelines, effort and required deliverables.
Grant Writing Specialization (Spring 2027)
Students get hands-on, in-depth experience with grant writing — by working with a nonprofit, educational, or government organization to learn to use research, storytelling and measurable objectives to align the organization with funders; understand the post-award grant process, including how to track progress and follow up with grantmakers; and get insights from national fundraising experts about strategies and emerging trends in grantmaking.
Instructors serve a key role in specialization programs, engaging with students, serving as subject matter experts, presenting learning content, and assessing whether learners have achieved course competencies. PCE students consistently say that the instructor is the single most important element of their course.
The pay range for these instructor positions is $1,600 - $1,650 per CEU* per course, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Specific appointment type of instructor or co-instructor will be assigned based on programmatic need. As co-instructors share course responsibilities, co-instructor salary will be prorated based on assigned duties. *Continuing Education Credits (CEU) information for individual courses may be found on our website. Both Grant Management and Grant Writing non-credit specialization courses are 3.6 CEUs.
Professional and Continuing Education Instructors...
- Teach to a set curriculum plan with clear learning outcomes and competencies
- Customize course content and lesson slides, while aligning with learning objectives set, for the course they are scheduled to teach; Instructors are encouraged to personalize the curriculum to their teaching style and experience in the Grant Management & Grant Writing specialization areas
- Prepare a course syllabus in advance of the course start date (templates provided)
- Ensure that lesson plans and presentation materials for the full course are relevant and current
- Teach all class sessions at the scheduled time
- Grade student assignments including large projects
- Respond to student inquiries and provide feedback on student assignments in a timely manner
- Adapt instructional techniques based on feedback from students and the Program Manager, and implement sound pedagogical practices
- Complete instructor onboarding, relevant learning technology training, and other training as required
- Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.
- Participate in 1-2 instructor meetings and information sessions per year, outside of instructor onboarding and training
- Make efforts to attend social events coordinated by Continuum College for Grant Management & Grant Writing students to develop relationships and strengthen alumni community
- Promote the program to increase awareness and student enrollment
The Grant Management & Grant Writing specialization courses are 12 weeks long and are delivered entirely online using Zoom. Classes meet in the evenings, 6-9pm PST, once per week. Information on the PCE Grant Management specialization may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/specializations/grant-management. Information on the PCE Grant Writing specialization may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/specializations/grant-writing.
UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructors are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum five years of professional experience as a grant management or grant writing professional.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability and desire to successfully work with individuals from various 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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior teaching, mentoring, and curriculum design experience, particularly with adult learners.
- Prior experience teaching/presenting in an online environment.
- Strong ties and networks within the nonprofit community.
Instructions
To apply to teach in the Grant Management or Grant Writing course specializations, please submit the following:
- Describe your areas of interest and expertise. Of the two courses, identify the specific course(s) you are interested in teaching and are best suited to your experience. Applications that do not contain this information, called out clearly at the top of the letter, will not be considered.
- Resume or CV
- Names and contact information of two references. [optional]
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and review of applications will occur intermittently dependent on program needs. Applications received by November 1, 2026, will receive priority consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
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