Construction Management Instructor - UCLA Extension Apply now to Construction Management Instructor - UCLA Extension

Job #JPF09640

• UNEX:ENGINEERING / Continuing Education / UCLA

  Position overview Position title: Instructor

  Salary range: 100% Online & Live-Online (zoom) Instruction $3,000 per course, quarterly

  In-person (Classroom) Instruction $3,275 per course, quarterly

  Application Window

  Open date: July 19, 2024

  Next review date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

  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 institutions of its kind, offering to more than 35,000 students per year approximately 4,500 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

The Department of Engineering and Technology offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level) and continuing education (CEU) credit courses. Course disciplines span engineering and technical management subject areas. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees and are passionate about teaching and can impart knowledge within their field of expertise.

Job Description

Construction Management instructor to teach courses in a variety of modalities as follows: 100% online, live-online (zoom), or in-person in Westwood or downtown Los Angeles

We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications of topics covered in the courses. Industry experience is a must.

Several job openings are available in the Construction Management program. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following area(s) are encouraged to apply.

• Construction Management Fundamentals

• Construction Materials and Building Systems

• Construction Scheduling with Primavera (Procore experience too)

• Construction Cost and Estimating Using RS Means Data

• Reading Blueprint Construction Drawings

• Legal Aspects of Construction Projects & Contracts

• Construction Job Site Management

• Introduction to Civil Engineering

• Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)

• Plumbing Systems Design I or II

Instructor Duties:

•Develop and/or update existing course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director as assigned using approved syllabus template

• Prepare course materials and learning assessments in Canvas

• Communicate and teach the course objectives and the specific learning outcomes to students.

• For the 100% online instructional mode, hold once a week online office hours via Zoom for students to optionally participate to cover course related topics and Q/A

• Weekly and preferably daily interaction with students’ discussion posts on Canvas to promote high engagement and collaboration for an optimum learning experience.

• Review students’ progress through the course and assign timely grading

• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner

• Enter final letter grades in a portal at the end of each quarter.

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies (https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/employment-policies/) .

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges (https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/pay-benefits-and-privileges/) .

Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UCLA Extension’s 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. Please visit our website dedicated to our AEDI efforts as an organization: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion @ UNEX (https://www.uclaextension.edu/about/equity-diversity-inclusion) .

Division: https://www.uclaextension.edu/engineering/civil-environmental-engineering/certificate/construction-management

Instructor Resources: https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Passion in teaching, subject matter expertise, and committed to course related development and maintenance.

• MS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on industry experience OR BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 10 years of hands-on industry experience.

• Professionals who are up to date with the latest tools, technologies, and innovations in the industry.

• Professionals who hold key positions within their industries.

• Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.

• Highly effective interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Teaching experience at the College-level or higher (Preferred)

• Experience designing curriculum on Canvas (or similar) and measuring student performance. (Preferred)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume - Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae / Resume.

• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09640

Help contact: ehr@unex.ucla.edu

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 California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA