Construction Management Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 3,200 - 3,900; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Extension is seeking an experienced Construction Management Instructor to teach in a range of modalities including 100% online, live-online via Zoom, or in-person in Westwood or downtown Los Angeles.

Applicants should demonstrate industry experience and the ability to translate real-world applications into engaging coursework across the Construction Management and Plumbing System Design Certificate Program topics. Applications are accepted year-round to support program needs.

Qualifications

• Instructor with industry experience in construction management.
• Ability to convey industry knowledge through real work examples.
• Comfort with multiple delivery modalities (online, live-online, in-person).

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabi with UCLA Extension Program Director.
• Prepare course materials and assessments in the Canvas LMS.
• Hold weekly online office hours and maintain active engagement with students.
• Grade coursework and enter final grades each academic quarter.

Skills

Industry experience

Course development

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: $3500 per course, quarterly

Application Window

Open date: November 6, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jan 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind, offering to more than 35,000 students per year approximately 4,500 classes and non-degree certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of nontraditional students as well as companies and organizations throughout and beyond the Los Angeles region.

Course / Program Description

The Engineering and Computer Science Academic Unit offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level) and continuing education (CEU) credit courses. Course disciplines span engineering, computer science and technical management subject areas. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees and are passionate about teaching and can impart knowledge within their field of expertise.

Job Description

Construction Management instructor to teach courses in a variety of modalities as follows: 100% online, live-online (zoom), or in-person in Westwood or downtown Los Angeles.

We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications of topics covered in the courses. Industry experience is a must.

Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following area(s) are encouraged to apply.

Construction Management and Plumbing System Design Certificate Program Topics

• Hospital and Laboratory Plumbing Systems Design
• Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Plumbing Systems Design
• Construction Management Fundamentals
• Construction Materials and Building Systems
• Construction Scheduling with Primavera (Procore experience too)
• Construction Cost and Estimating
• Legal Aspects of Construction Projects & Contracts
• Construction Job Site Management

Instructor Duties

The primary responsibilities of the instructor are to ensure a high-quality, engaging, and relevant educational experience for students.

Curriculum Development

• Develop and/or update existing course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director using the approved syllabus template.

Course Delivery & Preparation

• Prepare course materials (e.g., lectures, readings, assignments) and learning assessments (quizzes, projects) in the learning management system, Canvas.
• Clearly communicate and teach the course objectives and the specific learning outcomes to students.

Student Engagement & Support

• For 100% online instructional mode, hold once a week online office hours via Zoom for students to optionally participate to cover course-related topics and Q/A.
• Maintain weekly, and preferably daily, interaction with students' discussion posts on Canvas to promote high engagement and collaboration for an optimum learning experience.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.

Assessment & Grading

• Review students' progress through the course and assign timely grading of all coursework.
• Enter final letter grades in the required portal at the end of each academic quarter.

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