Advanced Athletic Training Evaluation of Athletic Injuries 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 takes a systemic approach to injury recognition and evaluation in emergency and nonemergency situations. Instruction emphasizes the knee foot and ankle shoulder elbow head neck and back.

Job Description

UCLA Extension offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including transfer-credit (XL) post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level) continuing education (CEU) credit and non-credit-bearing general interest courses. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced
degrees are passionate about teaching and impart knowledge within their field of expertise. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and increase the depth of the instructor pool.

An opening for an Instructor is available in the discipline of Community Health Sciences. Qualified applicants possessing a minimum of a masters in science degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or related field plus teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

This course will be offered in the in-person format using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

Mondays and Wednesdays January 5 2026-MarchPM-8PM PT

Instructor Duties:

Update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Director using an approved syllabus template
Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format
As clearly outlined in the syllabus communicate the Teaching Objectives and Specific Learning Outcomes to students and review the grading policies of the course
Throughout the quarter provide timely feedback on outcome of all learning assessments. Post individual student scores on secure Canvas LMS no later than one week from the date of exam/assignment
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
Communicate about administrative matters with Director and Manager in a timely manner
Utilize the Canvas LMS as the platform for this course which is offered in the in person format
Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field
Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: complete all hiring paperwork; submit updated quarterly syllabus; post bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; review and sign quarterly contract; order required texts
Apply cultural humility and culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of a diverse domestic and international student population
Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Director as needed
Keep final exams/papers for up to 13 weeks following the last class session of each course and allow students to access them during that time period

General Employment Information

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.