Instructor (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – Certificate in Private Investigation

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 an outstanding opportunity for a part-time instructor in the Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Private Investigation certificate program. Applicants will be considered for the course occurring April 2026 through June 2026.

Instructors serve a key role in certificate 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 $1,800 - $1,900 per CEU* per course, commensurate with experience and qualifications. *Continuing Education Credits (CEU) information for individual courses may be found on our website. Each course in the Private Investigation certificate program is 3 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 Private Investigation
• 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
• Respond to student inquiries and provide feedback on student assignments in a timely manner  
• Coordinate with other instructors and instructional assistants in the certificate program, to ensure curriculum continuity across courses
• 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 Private Investigation students to develop relationships and strengthen alumni community
• Promote the program to increase awareness and student enrollment

PCE courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. The Private Investigation certificate program is delivered entirely online using Zoom. Classes meet in the evenings, 6-9pm PST, once per week.  Information on PCE Private Investigation certificate program may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/private-investigation.

UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructors are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five years of professional experience relevant to the course topics.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Professional experience in civil investigations
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience as an attorney, private investigator, or closely related role involving civil cases, litigation support, or fact development.
• Direct experience working with or supervising private investigators in civil matters
  • As an attorney: experience retaining, directing, reviewing, and relying on PI work
  • As a PI: experience working under attorney direction in civil cases
• Demonstrated knowledge of civil procedure and evidentiary requirements
  • Understanding of how investigations fit into pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Practical understanding of core investigative functions in civil cases
  • Witness location and interviewing
  • Investigation documentation and reports
  • Surveillance (legal