Project Management Instructor - Online & In-Person

UCLA Extension; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Extension seeks a Project Management instructor to teach courses online, live-online, or in-person in Westwood or downtown Los Angeles. The role emphasizes real-world industry experience and the ability to translate complex PM concepts into practical student outcomes.

Qualified applicants may have an MBA or MS in PM with 10+ years of industry experience or a Bachelor's with 15 years. Strong communication and instructional tech skills are essential. Remote/hybrid teaching modes are supported.

Qualifications

• MBA or MS in Project Management and other relevant areas and minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience OR, Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of relevant industry experience.
• Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.
• PMP Certification by PMI
• PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Instructor
• Teaching experience at the College-level or higher
• Experience designing curriculum on Canvas (or similar LMS) and measuring student performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update existing course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Portfolio Director as assigned using approved syllabus template.
• Prepare course materials and learning assessments in Canvas.
• Communicate and teach the course objectives and the specific learning outcomes to students.
• For the 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.
• Weekly and preferably daily interaction with students’ discussion posts on Canvas to promote high engagement and collaboration for an optimum learning experience.
• Review students’ progress through the course and assign timely grading.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Enter final letter grades in a portal at the end of each quarter.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional technology

Online teaching tools

Education

MBA or MS in Project Management

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UCLA Extension seeks a Project Management instructor to teach courses online, live-online, or in-person in Westwood or downtown Los Angeles. The role emphasizes real-world industry experience and the ability to translate complex PM concepts into practical student outcomes.

Qualified applicants may have an MBA or MS in PM with 10+ years of industry experience or a Bachelor's with 15 years. Strong communication and instructional tech skills are essential. Remote/hybrid teaching modes are supported.