Project Management Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension

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

Position overview

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: See posting: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11451

Application Window

Open date: November 6, 2026

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

Project 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 topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:

• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Project Schedule and Finance Management
• Project Quality and Leadership
• Project Risk and Procurement Management
• Project Management Capstone
• Project Planning with MS Project
• Leadership and Human Element in Project Management
• Project Monitoring and Contro

Instructor Duties:

• 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.

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges

Division: https://www.uclaextension.edu/business-management/project-management/certificate/project-management

Instructor Resources: https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/

Qualifications

Basic 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.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• 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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated C.V/Resume.
• Cover Letter - Your most recently updated Cover Letter.

Reference requirements

References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.

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About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA