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.


Job Summary:

Interior Architecture and Design Instructor (ONLINE/REMOTE TEACHING)
Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:

HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, including survey classes from ancient times to the present.

DESIGN MEDIA, classes in the basics of 2D & 3D drawing and design, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD, as well as SketchUp.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS, from basic space planning to complex multi-use, multi-story adaptive reuse projects.

LIGHTING DESIGN & SUSTAINABLE BUILDING STRATEGIES, classes that would align with studios to give students the basic principles behind creative lighting design and good ecological practices in building.

BUSINESS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT, all aspects of interior design business practice and project management.

TECHNICAL DETAILING AND BUILDING CODES, including classes in construction documents and building codes.

For a sense of the depth and breadth of our course offerings, visithttps://www.uclaextension.edu/architecture-interior-design/courses 

Most classes will be via remote instruction and/or online in either synchronous or asynchronous formats. Most in person and remote instruction classes meet once a week for 11 weeks, typically from 3-6pm or 7-10pm. Online classes are deadline-driven and asynchronous. Many in person courses also take advantage of the online learning management system (Canvas) for distributing course materials, syllabi, assignments, and feedback.

Prior teaching experience is preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

 

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 (face-to-face; online or hybrid)
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform in face-to-face courses and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.
• 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
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of addictions
• 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

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional work experience, teaching background and advanced degree preferred
• College-level teaching experience preferred

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits and privileges, please visit https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/pay-benefits-and-privileges/.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.