Visual Arts Instructor - UCLA Extension
Visual Arts Instructor - UCLA Extension
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Job Description
Salary range:$2706 per course quarterly
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date:July 12 2024
Final date:Monday Jun 30 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind offering to more than 35000 students per year approximately 4500 classes and nondegree 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 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 disciplines in the Visual Arts span subject areas such as Design Communication Arts User Experience Photography Studio Arts and Art History. Our courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching.
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.
- Visual Arts Instructor
Qualified applicants possessing current industry knowledge and experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Jewelry Making
- Ikebana
- Art History
Class formats include inperson remote instruction (Zoom) and online/asynchronous. Each course is 11 weeks and enrollment is limited to 20 students.
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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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:QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications- At least 5 years as a professional artist in the field including relevant gallery shows or related publications.
- Ability to provide visual samples of work that demonstrates excellence in the field.
- Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.
- Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in 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.
- Collegelevel and/or continuing education teaching experiencepreferred.
- Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performancepreferred.
Preferred qualifications
- Collegelevel and/or continuing education teaching experiencepreferred.
- Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performancepreferred.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirementsCurriculum 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.
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:https:// READ:All interested prospective applicants for this positionmustapply using the link abovein order to be considered as a potential candidate.
Employment Type
Full Time
