Current Job Posting

A current opening is available in Journalism. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:

JOURN X 432 Reporting and Writing I (3 units)

Both experienced journalists and novices gain skills in this course, which focuses on the foundation of writing a good publishable news story, feature, or profile. Exercises center on clear and tight writing; interviewing techniques; diverse leads; ethical issues; and other critical skills for careers or freelancers in public relations or broadcast, print, and online journalism. Students dissect stories in all different formats and learn how to find solid sources, get compelling quotes, and structure complex stories. Recommended to take as one of the initial Journalism courses.

Goals and learning objectives:
After completing this course, a successful learner will demonstrate ability to:

• Gather and report news and feature stories for print, broadcast and web publication
• Apply rules of writing style and clarity
• Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. news media organizations, structures, goals and policies
• Apply principles of journalism law and ethics

April- June, 2018 (10 meetings)

In-person course

Instructor Duties

• Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director.
• Prepare course materials and learning assessments appropriate to the subject matter.
• Deliver instruction as assigned.
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform as appropriate.
• 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 in a timely manner
• Communicate with Program Director, Program Representatives and Online Course Managers in a timely manner.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies responsive to Extension’s diverse student population.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience as a reporter required.
• College-level teaching experience required.
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance required.
• Advanced degree in journalism, communications, or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching adult learners preferred.
• Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex real world and conceptual ideas and information.Highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Active affiliation and participation in relevant professional associations such as Society of Professional Journalists strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.

Special Conditions of Employment

Instructors are hired on a quarterly contract basis.

Compensation dependent on qualifications and experience.

Because Extension is a division of UCLA, all Extension degree-credit instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are “by agreement.” The Instructor’s Contract outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and the compensation terms, subject to Extension policies and procedures. UCLA Extension makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed Instructor Contract. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be cancelled for any reason, the Instructor Contract, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided.

UCLA Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.

To Apply:

Please follow the “apply now” link to submit the following:

• Completed application form
• Current resume
• Cover letter