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Interior Design Instructor – Pool – UCLA Extension University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10790 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 UCLA Extension is the open-access, self-supporting continuing education division of UCLA. The Architecture and Interior Design program offers a variety of certificate programs and courses, including postbaccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit bearing general interest courses. Our courses offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool, but interviews will only be scheduled with qualified applicants who can fill anticipated open. Job Description Qualified applicants possessing current industry knowledge and professional experience in one or more of the following Interior Design topic area(s) are encouraged to apply: Design Fundamentals and Process Design Software Design Studios History of Design Professional Development Design Thinking and Problem-Solving Methodologies Ethical and Responsible Design Environmental and Sustainability Methodologies Emerging Technologies & Specialized Areas For a certificate program overview, visit: https://www.uclaextension.edu/architecture-interior-design/interior-design/certificate/interior-design-foundation-level Instructor Duties: Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director and Program Manager. Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.) Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum. Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner. Communicate with Portfolio Director and Program Staff in a timely manner. Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all new hire paperwork, submitting updated quarterly syllabus, posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website, accepting quarterly contract, submitting required textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs to the appropriate people. Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs. Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations. Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field. Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Portfolio Director as needed. Maintain a record of final grades for up to 13 months following the last class session. 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] ( https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/employment-policies/ ). For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits , please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges . To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10790 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-5afc9ffcfae7f14b8db3c95f71278208