Payroll Tax and Accounting Instructor UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind offering to more than 35000 students per year approximately 4500 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

This course provides a fundamental introduction to the complexities and responsibilities of payroll tax laws forms and accounting; and is targeted to those who employ others are responsible for complying with the various tax laws or work in a payroll department. The course extends beyond learning the traditional payroll tax forms and is intended for employers and accountants who have multinational payroll responsibilities as well as for those who are preparing for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Examination. After completion students should have the skills to set up a rudimentary payroll tax system for a small office or business as well as setting up and/or operating a payroll system within a larger corporation. The deposit requirements penalties and how these forms are to be used and filed are covered in addition to some exposure to tax treaties. Lectures include the use of workbook examples and the completion of tax forms required by the taxing authorities.

Job Description

Instructors teach students to understand the fundamentals technical aspects and concepts of the subject matter. More importantly they prepare students to utilize this understanding practically in the addition to teaching proficiency in technical matters instructors utilize case studies and real-life examples wherever possible to help students take their understanding from the pages of the textbook into the work of the real world. To accomplish this instructors foster a collaborative inclusive learning environment developed to support the success of all UCLA Extension students coming from a wide range of educational personal and professional backgrounds.

Instructor Duties:

Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format (in-person or hybrid)
Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses
Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
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 course meeting
Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs
Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabus; posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs.
Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
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.

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