Overview
The Department of Engineering and Technology offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit bearing general interest courses. Course disciplines span engineering, information systems 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. 
Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool. 

Current Job Posting
Multiple job openings are available in the online Advanced Plumbing Systems Design Certificate program. Qualified applicants with expertise in one or more of following topic areas are encouraged to apply:
Code and Engineering Fundamentals
Advanced Engineering Systems
Systems Applications
Fuel and Oil Systems
Fire Protection for Plumbing Engineers
Solar Heating Applications
Plumbing Fixtures 
Cold & Hot Water Systems
Pumps
Sanitary Waste & Vent
Storm Drain Systems 
Gas piping
Water treatment
Sprinklers
Standpipes
Change Orders
Contract Documentation
Health Care Facilities, Laboratories, High Rise Hotels, Hotels (Code & Design)
 
Courses are offered online for 12 weeks.
Specific 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
• Utilize CANVAS Learning Management System as the course support platform (Training provided and required)
• Communicate Teaching Objectives and Specific Learning Outcomes to students and review the grading policies of 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 manner
• Communicate with Program Director, Program Representatives and Online Course Managers in a timely manner
• 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 online 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

Minimum Qualifications
 

• Minimum of bachelor's degree and ten years of work experience in the field in one of the following: engineering, sciences, IT, or business;  
• 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
• College-level teaching experience preferred
• Current participation in professional associations preferred

Special Conditions of Employment:
Instructors are hired on a quarterly contract basis.
 
 
Because Extension is a division within UCLA, all Extension Program 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. Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events.
 
In an effort to promote and maintain a healthy environment for our students, visitors, and employees, UCLA is a smoke-free site. Smoking is prohibited within the boundaries of all UCLA owned, occupied, leased, and associated buildings and facilities.
 
UCLA Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce