Job Posting

UCLA Quarterly Contract Instructor

Overview

UCLA Extension is the open-access, self-supporting continuing education division of UCLA. The Department of Humanities and Sciences offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including transfer-credit, post-baccalaureate credit-bearing, continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit bearing general interest courses. Course disciplines span broad subject areas similar to those offered in the College of Letters and Science. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified instructors who hold advanced degrees and are passionate, skilled teachers.

Extension’s 400-series post-baccalaureate courses are comparable in content, presentation style, and level of instruction to courses in a professional degree program. Credit earned in these courses may lead to the award of formal certificates by UCLA Extension, and may be transferable for advanced standing in professional studies elsewhere, subject to the policies of the receiving institution.

Current Job Posting

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

PUBPLC X 432 Fundraising Strategy and Donors (Online)

Effective fundraising begins with a strategy that integrates an organization’s mission, work, and story, while targeting specific types of donors and gifts. This course examines strategies for specific fundraising and donors. Donor prospecting is discussed in detail, with attention paid to research and database tools. The differences between individual and corporate donors, foundation grants, major gifts, and planned gifts are discussed. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify various types of donors; understand how a variety of research tools work; know how to evaluate donors’ indicators of wealth; and know how to tell their organization’s story in an effective way to a variety of donor audiences. Required course toward Fundraising Specialization.

1/8/18-3/25/2018; 10 online meetings to be arranged

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 progressively responsible experience in fundraising, with demonstrated executive level experience designing and leading fundraising strategy within a nonprofit environment.
• Advanced degree in Fundraising or related discipline strongly preferred.
• CFRE preferred.
• Experience teaching at the college level 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 conceptual and complex ideas and information.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Active affiliation and participation in relevant professional associations 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 (required)
• Current CV/Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)
• Recent teaching evaluations (preferred, but not required)