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.
 

Course Description:

Designed exclusively for students in the Certificate Programs in Sustainability. This course focuses on the human element, addressing the adequacy and equity of sustainability efforts and taking the universal principles to a different level that includes environmental justice. The emphasis is on behaviors and characteristics of the individual as well as the larger group and community influences that help shape and transform the individual into a sustainable global citizen. Topics include psychosocial and socio-cultural behaviors affecting beliefs, change, and decision making; potential effects of sustainable action vs. inaction; pathways toward sustainable education and awareness; advocacy and activism; and the ethics of sustainability efforts across nations, including future opportunities and challenges. Includes guest experts, case studies, and site visits. Upon completing this course, students have a preparatory knowledge and understanding of individual and group roles in global sustainability; the interconnectedness and necessity of collaboration between social, economic, and ecological responsibilities; and the importance of advocacy and the media in raising and maintaining awareness of global sustainability and citizenry.
 

Opening for Instructor pool. Specific quarters of teaching to be determined. Candidates who are available to teach both in-person and online are encouraged to apply.

Instructor Duties:

• First-time Extension instructors: participate in paid Canvas (learning management system) and online pedagogy training course. In-person courses require an online component.
• Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director
• Prepare course materials and design online activities and learning assessments appropriate to the subject matter. By University of California policy, ownership of the rights to Course Materials, including copyright, resides with their originator/author
• Communicate with Program Director, Program Manager, Program Representatives, and Online Course Managers in a timely manner.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies responsive to Extension’s diverse student population.
• Complete mandatory trainings administered by Campus Human Resources and required by the University of California.
• Post final student grades in a timely manner no later than two weeks after course end date.
• Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed.
• Allow students to review their final exams or papers for up to thirteen weeks following the last class session if final exams or papers are not returned with comments.
• Deliver course via the Canvas Learning Management System when applicable.
• Actively engage with students online during the course when applicable.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution and at least five years of relevant work experience
• College-level teaching experience preferred
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance 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
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
• Active affiliation and participation in relevant professional associations

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

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