Producing Instructor - UCLA Extension
Producing Instructor - UCLA Extension
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Job Description
Salary range:$2700 per course per quarter.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date:July 11 2024
Final date:Monday Jun 30 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
UCLA Extension is the openaccess selfsupporting continuing education division of UCLA. The Department of the Arts offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including postbaccalaureate creditbearing 400level) continuing education (CEU) credit and noncredit bearing general interest courses.
Course / Program Description
Course disciplines in the Entertainment Studies Program span subject areas such as Business and Management of Entertainment Film & TV Development Producing Directing Acting Cinematography PostProduction Film Scoring Independent Music Production and Music Business. Our courses and certificate programs 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 openings.
Job Description
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 openings.
Producing for Film and Television
Qualified applicants possessing teaching experience and professional experience in the following area(s) are encouraged to apply:
Producing and/or line producing for Film and/or Television.
All instructors should have current or recent professional experience in their area of expertise so that they can help students understand and navigate the evolving landscape of the film and television industry today
Classes are offered online in person or remotely via Zoom. They meet once a week for 11 weeks typically evenings from 710pm. Online classes are asynchronous (no live interaction) and deadlinedriven. All courses use an online course support platform for distributing course materials syllabi assignments and feedback.
Instructor Duties
Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director and Program Manager.
Use subjectmatter 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.
Utilize Canvas as a course support platform in inperson/ remote via Zoom courses and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.
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 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.
Assisting in occasional program activities such as open houses guest lecturing community events.
Employ culturally sensitive teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations.
Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of Visual Effects and/or PostProduction.
Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program 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 Instructoris dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read theUCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.
For information onUCLA Extension instructor benefits please visitPay Benefits & Privileges.
Access Equity Diversity and Inclusion (AEDI)is one of UCLA Extensions 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.
Special Conditions of Employment
Instructors are hired on a quarterly contract basis. Compensation is $2700 per course per quarter. Courses are typically 33 hours.
Because Extension is a division of UCLA all Extension degreecredit 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 Instructors 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.
In an effort to promote and maintain a healthy environment for our students visitors and employees UCLA is a smokefree site. Smoking is prohibited within the boundaries of all UCLA owned occupied leased and associated building and facilities.
Division: Resources: qualifications Professional experience in the area that you apply to teach in. Collegelevel and/or continuing education teaching experience preferred. Curriculum Vitae / Resume Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae / Resume. Cover Letter References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.
Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.
Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the subject area.
Highly effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
Proficiency in or willingness to learn the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools even if your assignment is in person or remote via Zoom.
Collegelevel and/or continuing education teaching experiencepreferred.
Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performancepreferred.
Preferred qualifications
Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
ABOUT UCLA
As a University employee you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements as may be amended from time to time. Federal state or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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 University of Californias Affirmative Action Policy please visit the University of Californias AntiDiscrimination Policy please visit LOCATIONLos Angeles CA
UCLA Extension Apply Here: READ:All interested prospective applicants for this positionmustapply using the link abovein order to be considered as a potential candidate.
Employment Type
Full Time
