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Overview
Journalism Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension, University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF10623

Course / Program Description
The UCLA Extension Journalism program provides practical learning opportunities for professionals seeking to advance or initiate their career in professional journalism. Our program relies on the hands-on expertise of active journalism professionals who design and teach courses focused on up-to-date skills for today's complex job market.

As the digital era reshapes how information is created, verified and shared, skilled journalism has become even more important. Journalists must navigate a multifaceted media environment, identify credible information sources and leverage digital platforms to craft responsible narratives that engage and inform global audiences. These capabilities are indispensable in new and traditional news settings, and across various professional landscapes including public relations, content marketing, social media management and more. As media boundaries merge, the need for adaptable skills grows, offering broader career paths and the ability to influence through well-informed, impactful storytelling.

Visit https://www.uclaextension.edu/communications/journalism/courses for a list of current courses.

Visit https://www.uclaextension.edu/communications/journalism/certificate/journalism to learn about the Certificate in Journalism.

Job Description
UCLA Extension is the open-access, self-supporting continuing education division of UCLA. The Division offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses, including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit bearing general interest courses. Our courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching.

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.

Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge in the following topic area(s) - for adults -- are encouraged to apply. For a sense of the depth and breadth of our course offerings, visit https://www.uclaextension.edu/humanities-social-sciences.

Instructor Duties

Complete annual and biannual University compliance trainings by the deadlines set by Human Resources.

Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Portfolio Director.

Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. arrange guest speakers, etc.).

Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and reinforce student learning.

Update materials periodically and regularly monitor course evaluations to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.

Utilize Canvas as a course support platform in in-person courses, and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.

Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner, no later than 2 weeks after course end date.

Respond to student questions and learning needs within 24 hours.

Communicate with Portfolio 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.

Assist in occasional program activities such as guest lecturing, community events, and other curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies and inclusive teaching strategies for domestic and international student populations.

Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of instruction.

Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Portfolio 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 Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10623

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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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In Summary: The UCLA Extension Journalism program provides practical learning opportunities for professionals seeking to advance or initiate their career in professional journalism . The program relies on the hands-on expertise of active journalism professionals who design and teach courses focused on up-to-date skills for today's complex job market .

En Español: El programa de Periodismo de Extensión de la UCLA ofrece oportunidades prácticas de aprendizaje para profesionales que buscan avanzar o iniciar su carrera en el periodismo profesional. Nuestro programa se basa en la experiencia práctica de los profesionales del periodismo activo que diseñan y enseñan cursos centrados en habilidades actualizadas para el complejo mercado laboral actual. A medida que la era digital vuelve a modelar cómo se crea, verifica y comparte la información, el jornalismo cualificado se ha vuelto aún más importante. Los periodistas deben navegar por un entorno multimedia multifacético, información creíble y aprovechar plataformas digitales para crear narrativas responsables que involucren y informen al público global. Estas capacidades son indispensables en nuevos y tradicionales entornos de gestión, así como las necesidades profesionales y diversas redes públicas, incluidos los cursos de comunicación social. Nuestros cursos y programas de certificado ofrecen a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender con profesionales altamente calificados que se apasionan por la enseñanza. Las solicitudes para enseñar son aceptadas durante todo el año con el fin de llenar las necesidades inmediatas del programa y aumentar la profundidad del grupo de instructores, pero solo se programarán entrevistas con solicitantes cualificados quienes pueden completar las aberturas anticipadas. Diseñar actividades interactivas y motivacionales en el aula para involucrar plenamente a los participantes y reforzar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Actualizar materiales periódicamente y monitorear regularmente las evaluaciones del curso para hacer ajustes y mejoras al currículo. Utilice Canvas como una plataforma de apoyo al curso en cursos personales, y como la plataforma de entrega en cursos online e híbridos. Post grados finales de los alumnos al sistema de transcripción de manera oportuna, no más tarde de 2 semanas después de la fecha de finalización del curso. Responda a las preguntas y necesidades de aprendizaje del estudiante dentro de 24 horas. Comunicarse con el director de cartera y el personal del programa de forma oportuna. Complete tareas administrativas en tiempo completo incluyendo: completar todos los nuevos trabajos de papeleo de contratación, enviar un curriculum trimestral actualizado, publicar biografías y fotos en el sitio web de extensión de UCLA, aceptar contratos trimestrales, presentar órdenes orientadas a libros de texto requeridas, y comunicar las necesidades de la comunidad estudiantil. Participar en instrucciones necesarias y programas de capacitación necesarios. Mantenga un registro de las calificaciones finales durante hasta 13 meses después de la última sesión de clase. La información general del empleo Empleo como instructor de extensión UCLA está dictada por los términos y condiciones del contrato. Por favor, lea las Políticas de empleo para el profesor de expansión de UCLA. Para obtener información sobre los beneficios del instructor, visite Pago, Beneficios y Privilegios.