Journalism Instructor - UCLA Extension
Journalism Instructor - UCLA Extension
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$ 2900 - 3110
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Job Description
Salary range:$2900 $3110 per course/quarter. Compensation is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Application Window
Open date:September 9 2024
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 Humanities and Social Sciences at UCLA Extension offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including transfer credit (XL) postbaccalaureate creditbearing 400level) and continuing education (CEU) credit courses. Disciplines span subject areas such as anthropology classics comparative literature communication economics history languages philosophy and sociology. Other disciplines include journalism court interpretation and translation and public policy.
UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified instructors who hold advanced degrees and are passionate skilled teachers. Extensions 400series postbaccalaureate courses are comparable in content presentation style and level of instruction to courses in a professional degree program. Credit earned in these courses may lead to the award of formal certificates by UCLA Extension and may be transferable for advanced standing in professional studies elsewhere subject to the policies of the receiving institution.
Job Description
Note: This position involves teaching two sections of the same courseone online and one onsite in Westwood Village CAduring the 202425 academic year. Applicants must be available to travel to Westwood one evening per week.
Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year 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.
Qualified applicants possessing current industry knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:
JOURN X 440.1 Professional Approaches to Journalism
JOURN X 440.2 The Practice of Journalism
JOURN X 440.3 The Modern Journalism World
JOURN X 462 Media Law and Ethics
JOURN X 428 Reporting and Media Production in the Age of AI
JOURN X 439 The Art of the Interview
For a detailed overview of the Journalism Certificate program visit: Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director. 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.
Duties:
Prepare course materials and learning assessments appropriate to the subject matter.
Deliver instruction as assigned. Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and reinforce student learning.
Use subjectmatter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. schedule guest speakers etc.
Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) as the course support platform as appropriate.
Update materials periodically and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to adjust and improve to the curriculum.
Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the course end date.
Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
Communicate with Program Director and Staff in a timely manner.
Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner (i.e. complete all new hire paperwork submit updated quarterly syllabus post bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website accept quarterly contract submit required textbook orders and communicate classroom needs to the appropriate team members.
Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs.
Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of Extensions diverse domestic and international student population.
Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the journalism and media fields.
Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed.
Maintain a record of and allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session.General Employment Information
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications Minimum of 8 years of experience as a news reporter or in similar roles with a demonstrated record of success in interviewing writing and reporting news for global audiences across multiple digital platforms.
Advanced degree in Journalism or related disciplinepreferred
Collegelevel teaching experiencepreferred
Experience teaching adult learnerspreferred
Experience teaching international studentspreferred
Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
Highly effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to convey complex concepts and information
Highly effective interpersonal skills
Active affiliation and participation in relevant professional associationspreferred
Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
Highly effective interpersonal skills
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: READ:All interestedprospective applicants for this positionmustapply using the link abovein order to be considered as a potential candidate.
Employment Type
Full Time
