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Job Summary:

UCLA Extension, the professional and continuing education division at the University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach on-site and/or online courses for our Education, Humanities and Social Sciences department. 

UCLA Extension seeks dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education in Teacher Education. The pool will remain in place for 4 months; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply. The number of these positions varies from term to term, depending on the needs of the department. 

General Duties 
We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in one (or more) of the following course subject: 

EDUCx 330.54 Single Subject Methods for Teaching English
This course focuses on methodologies appropriate for facilitating English/language arts instruction at the middle and high school levels in a variety of classroom settings. As candidates for the Single Subject Credential in English, students in this course learn, practice, and reflect on the specific pedagogical knowledge needed to teach English/language arts to secondary students. We explore a variety of teaching strategies for organizing a secondary English/language arts curriculum using the national standards of the Common Core. Teacher candidates discuss, plan, implement, and assess appropriate instruction using current best practices for the effective teaching of English/language arts. The course addresses various curricular areas of English/language arts, including the teaching of writing, reading comprehension and literature, language applications, grammar, speaking applications and visual media, and how they can be effectively integrated into daily lesson planning while meeting Common Core Standards. Additionally, teacher candidates learn how to be reflective practitioners who regularly engage in classroom action research to improve their teaching.

Teaching Experience and Availability 
In your application, indicate your experience with the following: 

• K-12 Teaching Experience 
• Post-Secondary, Teacher Professional Development, or Adult Teaching Experience 
• Live Online Teaching Experience (synchronous online teaching via Zoom/Canvas) 
• Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience 
• Experience as a Curriculum Writer/Designer 

Instructor Duties:
Instructor duties include but are not limited to: 

• Complete mandatory training programs by deadlines established by UCLA Extension. 
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: updating and submitting syllabi using approved syllabus template; signing term contract(s); communicating required texts and materials; communicating classroom technology and support needs. Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and/or student feedback. 
• Prepare and deliver course materials, lectures/presentations, and design learning assessments. 
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning. 
• Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice. 
• Regularly and systematically collaborate with colleagues in P-12 settings, college and university units, and members of the broader educational community to improve educator preparation. 
• Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum. 
• Utilize course support platforms, including the Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom Pro (as applicable). 
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline/explain the grading policies for the course. Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner. 
• Address student questions regarding the policies and requirements for teaching credentials in California directing them to UCLA and CTC resources as necessary. 
• Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom (including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with academic letters of accommodations for learning disabilities). 
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades. 
• Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks of course completion. 
• Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed. 
• Retain student records according to University policies. 

May be appointed by department to serve as a subject matter expert/curriculum writer to write original course curriculum and content. Collaborate with academic department and/or instructional designer(s) on project deliverables and deadlines, including the course design/roadmap, learning strategies/activities, and media production/recordings. May develop and provide raw original content for the following: the course syllabus, learning objectives, lecture segments and scripts, reading assignments, assessments/assignments, discussion prompts, course midterm exam(s) or project(s), final exam(s) or project(s), student instructions, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
Basic qualifications 

• Completion of a Single Subject California Single Subject Credential in English recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 
• Advanced degree or equivalent international degree required. 
• Professional experience working with students and/or teachers in career and technical education.

Preferred qualifications 

• Experience advising K-12 educators on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements for Single Subject California Single Subject Credential in English
• CLAD, BCLAD or ELD/SDAIE Certification.
• Experience in developing professional development workshops for K-12 educators. 
• Experience in course development, including creating original academic content such as syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations/scripts, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Camtasia or Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); Google docs and slides; file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); online shared calendars (Google calendar).  
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail. 
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English). 
• Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information. 
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.

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