Multidisciplinary HSS Instructor — Online & In-Person

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UCLA Extension invites qualified instructors to teach a wide range of humanities and social science topics to a diverse student body in the Los Angeles region and beyond.

Instructors develop syllabi, leverage Canvas for online and hybrid delivery, post final grades on time, respond to student needs within 24 hours, and collaborate with program staff under contract terms. This open‑access program offers opportunities to contribute to course development and community events.

Formación

• Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge in the following topic area(s) – for adults -- are encouraged to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements.
• Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Update materials periodically and monitor course evaluations to improve the curriculum.
• Utilize Canvas as a course support platform in in‑person courses, and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.
• Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner, no later than 2 weeks after course end date.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs within 24 hours.
• Communicate with Portfolio Director and Program Staff in a timely manner.
• Complete required administrative tasks including new hire paperwork, syllabus updates, posting bio/photo, accepting contracts, textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs.
• Participate in orientations and instructor training programs.
• Assist in program activities such as judging, guest lecturing, events, etc.
• Employ inclusive teaching methodologies for domestic and international students.
• Stay current with the professional knowledge in the field of instruction.

Conocimientos

Humanities topics

Social sciences

Course development

Syllabus design

Descripción del empleo

UCLA Extension invites qualified instructors to teach a wide range of humanities and social science topics to a diverse student body in the Los Angeles region and beyond.

Instructors develop syllabi, leverage Canvas for online and hybrid delivery, post final grades on time, respond to student needs within 24 hours, and collaborate with program staff under contract terms. This open‑access program offers opportunities to contribute to course development and community events.