Finance Instructor: Fundamentals of Corporate Budgeting
Summary
Title:Finance Instructor: Fundamentals of Corporate Budgeting
ID:1381
Department:Business, Management & Legal Programs
Description
The Department of Business, Management, and Legal Programs (BMLP) offers over 350 professional courses and 55 certificate programs that are designed to meet the needs of business professionals at all levels, including those who want to update their skills, change careers or prepare for industry certifications or exams. Our programs are designed to provide flexible enrollment options for students to initiate their professional development anytime during the year. Through our commitment to academic excellence, professionals can acquire the skills and knowledge they need to face a world of continual change. We seek instructors who are world-class experts in their field with extensive hands-on experience as community leaders and working professionals.

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

In-person and online teaching positions are now available in UCLA Extension's Finance Certificate, and the Finance & Investments program areas. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience are encouraged to apply for:

Fundamentals of Corporate Budgeting

 

Budgeting is a critical step in planning and controlling the day-to-day operations of any business. The budgeting process can also be time-consuming, multi-layered, and complex. To streamline this process and ensure more timely and accurate budgets, companies place great value on a formalized process that produces detailed, yet flexible budgets that are fully aligned with the strategic goals of the organization. This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of budgeting practiced by businesses for planning and control. Topics include an overview of budgeting and the budget process; various budget types; preparing, monitoring and controlling budgets; cost/profit volume analysis; and capital budgeting vs. operational budgeting. Instruction also includes exercises in budgeting using real-world applications.


Curricula are constantly being updated and tailored to provide students with the background, expertise, and business practices to become competitive and advance their careers. Taught by qualified practitioners, our courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, all of which can be immediately utilized in and applied to students’ work environments.


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 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 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 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
  • Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)
  • Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning
  • Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • Advanced degree from an accredited institution
  • Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
  • 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: Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance
  • PREFERRED: College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Instructor general compensation for BMLP courses: $2,700 for a standard 4-unit course (36 contact hours)(compensation varies with unit valuation of courses)

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 canceled 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

Best regards,
Mark Ramseyer.

Program Director 
mramseyer@unex.ucla.edu
https://www.uclaextension.edu/bam
 
UCLA Extension
Business, Management, and Legal Programs
10995 Le Conte Avenue, Ste 515
Los Angeles,California 90024-1333
310-825-1182
 
 
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications