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 Interpretation and Translation. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:

CHIN X 401.08 Consecutive Interpretation II: Chinese/English (Spring) 
This course is continuation of X 401.07 Consecutive Interpretation I: Chinese/English, a laboratory course that focuses on the essential mode of consecutive interpretation and how interpreters use it at each stage of a law suit. Students learn what interpreters are expected to do at each stage and how to prepare for each task. The course also covers the many aspects of depositions, including what they are, their purpose in the legal process, how they differ from a trial, and the challenges and rewards they present to the interpreter. From many years of experience, the instructor provides tips on how to troubleshoot depositions and instructs students on when to switch from the consecutive mode to the simultaneous mode of interpreting. Instruction includes lectures, demonstration, and extensive student practice.

4/7/18-6/09/18; 10 Saturday meetings at UCLA Extension DTLA

CHIN X 401.12 Advanced Legal Interpretation Skills: Chinese/English (Summer) 
This course is carefully designed for a comprehensive approach to upgrade the students to a higher level of proficiency and mastery of the interpreting techniques they have learned in the previous courses.

06/30/18-09/08/18; 10 Saturday meetings at UCLA Extension DTLA

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

• Bachelor's degree; graduate degree preferred, and a minimum of 8 years of experience working within U.S. Court system as a Court certified and registered Interpreter in good standing with the Judicial Council.
• 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 complex concepts 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
• Current CV/resume
• Cover letter