CEQA Instructor (Contract) – Land & Natural Resources

About the role

The CPE Instructor will partner with various UC Davis support team members to develop and teach students the newest and applied skills in the CEQA and/or Land and Natural Resources domains. The role is a "work for hire" focused on ensuring student's academic progress and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach to the Learning Outcomes
• Create a course design of value to the targeted audience
• Work with CPE staff and instructional designers
• Ensure students obtain required skills in the domain area through online and prerecorded lectures

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, public policy, law, geography, engineering, or qualifying professional experience combined with education
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of direct CEQA-related professional experience (e.g., managing Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, or EIRs)
• Compliance: Experience with CEQA compliance for public agencies
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse student population
• Instruction: Two or more years of experience in teaching or training professionals

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or Juris Doctor in environmental planning, law, or public administration
• Experience teaching or presenting CEQA to professionals (e.g., agency staff, elected officials, and government staff)
• Experience teaching online with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a structured development process
• Familiarity with recent CEQA case law and statutory updates

Skills

• Highly credible deep domain expertise in CEQA or Land and Natural Resources

Benefits

Not applicable for this position.

Pay

A set amount assigned based on the nature of the work (course development, instructional services, or coaching sessions).

Schedule

Not applicable for this position.