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Cybersecurity Program Instructor – UCLA Extension University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF09646 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 / Program Description The Department of Engineering and Digital Technology offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit-bearing general interest courses. Digital Technology course disciplines include applications programming, cybersecurity, data science, database management and systems analysis. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees and are passionate about teaching and can impart knowledge within their field of expertise. Cybersecurity certificate is where students learn essential cybersecurity skills in our 4-course Certificate. It also provides an opportunity to quickly gain the knowledge you need to protect your technology infrastructure from physical and virtual threats. Job Description The current opening is for our Cybersecurity courses. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in this area are encouraged to apply (teaching experience is not required). Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool. The Cybersecurity Certificate is designed to provide the students the knowledge they need as IT systems security analysts, professionals looking to advance into the cybersecurity area, as well as those in the technology field who want to learn about securing networks, infrastructure, and how to defend against cyber-attacks. We are looking for instructors to teach the following courses: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Information Systems Infrastructure Security Management Network, Operating System, and Database Security Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools) Cybersecurity Lab (Offensive Tools) These courses are held in Westwood, CA as well as online. Classes held in person meet once a week for 11 weeks — weekday evenings generally 6:00 – 9:00 p.m Instructor Duties Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform in face-to-face courses and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses. Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner Communicate with the Program Director, Program Representatives, and Online Course Managers in a timely manner Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations 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 the course meeting General Employment Information Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies . For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits , please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges . Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UCLA Extension’s guiding principles. We strive to extend access to UCLA, our programs, and services to underrepresented communities and populations, while serving as a model organization for AEDI in the field of continuing higher education. Committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff & instructors, UCLA Extension welcomes your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09646 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-69ebe5330bb6764687707f6b85085758