Statistics Instructor

1000scholars; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Extension is seeking an instructor to teach undergraduate statistics courses in the Pre-Medical and General Sciences certificate programs. The role uses the Canvas LMS for online delivery and requires a master’s degree in statistics or a related field, plus teaching experience.

Applicants should be able to update syllabi and deliver assessments. Responsibilities include delivering course materials, communicating objectives, posting grades, and maintaining current knowledge of the field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics or related field required.
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level preferred.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS or similar platforms beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Update course syllabus in consultation with Program Director using an approved syllabus template.
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in online format.
• Communicate Teaching Objectives and Learning Outcomes to students and review grading policies.
• Provide timely feedback on outcomes of all learning assessments and post scores in Canvas.

Skills

Teaching experience

Statistical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Statistics or related field

Job description

Course / Program 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.

• STATS XL 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning This course provides an introduction to statistical thinking and understanding, including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference and regression as a descriptive tool.
• STATS XL 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences This introductory course for pre-health professionals covers the presentation and interpretation of data, descriptive statistics, introduction to correlation and regression, and introduction to basic statistical inference (estimation, testing of means and proportions, ANOVA) using both bootstrap methods and parametric models.

Job Description

The Department of Public Health and Sustainability at UCLA Extension offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including transfer-credit (XL) and post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (X-400 level). UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees, are passionate about teaching and impart knowledge within their field of expertise. All courses are offered using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool.

A current opening is available for an instructor to teach undergraduate Statistics courses in the Pre-Medical and General Sciences certificate. Qualified applicants possessing a minimum of a master's degree in Statistics or a related field, with teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Instructor Duties

• Update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director using an approved syllabus template
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format
• As clearly outlined in the syllabus, communicate the Teaching Objectives and Specific Learning Outcomes to students and review the grading policies of the course
• Throughout the quarter, provide timely feedback on outcome of all learning assessments. Post individual student scores on secure Canvas LMS no later than one week from the date of exam/assignment
• 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 manner
• Communicate about administrative matters with Program Director and Program Representative in a timely manner
• Utilize the Canvas LMS as the platform for this course which is offered in the online learning format
• Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed
• Keep final exams/papers for up to 13 weeks following the last class session of each course and allow students to access them during that time period
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: complete all hiring paperwork; submit updated quarterly syllabus; post bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; review and sign quarterly contract; order required texts
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field
• Employ cultural humility and competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of a diverse domestic and international student population

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.

Instructor Resources

https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/