Real Estate Development, Construction and Management Instructor- UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Extension is seeking an Instructor to teach a Real Estate Development, Construction and Management course. The role involves developing syllabi, delivering materials in in-person, online or hybrid formats, and evaluating student outcomes.

Qualified applicants should have current teaching experience in residential/commercial real estate, project management, financing and budgeting, and zoning. The position requires strong communication skills and ability to work with international students.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate highest academic standards and integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication, ability to convey complex ideas
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with instructional technology and online teaching tools
• Active participation in professional associations
• Comfort with international professionals and students

Responsibilities

• Develop or update course syllabus in consultation with the Program Director using approved template
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in in-person, online, or hybrid formats
• Use Canvas LMS for course delivery and classroom support
• Communicate learning objectives and grading policies to students
• Evaluate student achievement and assign grades
• Submit final grades to transcript system within two weeks after course end
• Coordinate with Program Director and course managers as needed
• Stay current with professional knowledge in the field
• Attend orientations and instructor training programs
• Complete hiring paperwork and course updates on a timely basis
• Employ culturally competent teaching methods for domestic and international students
• Respond to inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director
• Allow students to review final exams/papers up to 13 months after last class
• Maintain regular communication with relevant staff and administrators

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional technology proficiency

Professional association participation

Comfort with international students

Education

Advanced degree

Curriculum design/revision

College-level teaching experience

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: See posting: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11229

Application Window

Open date: August 4, 2026

Final date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 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

This course identifies the steps required to conceive and execute residential and commercial development projects. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to discuss the terminology and components and identify the process required for managing such projects. The course introduces basic project organization, scheduling, financial feasibility, zoning, financing and project management. Instruction is designed to prepare students to work with developers, builders and financial organizations involved in the development process

Job Description

A teaching position is now available for a Real Estate Development, Construction and Management course. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:

• Residential and commercial real estate construction, development, and management
• Project management
• Financing and budgeting
• Zoning

Instructor Duties:

• Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director as assigned using approved syllabus template
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format (in-person, online or hybrid)
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades
• Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of course meeting
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely mannerCommunicate with Program Director, Program Representatives and Online Course Managers in a timely manner
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabus; posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
• Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed
• Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session

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/real-estate/real-estate/course/real-estate-development-construction-and-management-mgmt-x-47712

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• 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 (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
• Current participation in professional associations
• Comfort in dealing with international professionals and students

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution*
• Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance*
• College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)*

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• 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