User Experience (UX) Instructor - UCLA Extension Job at UCLA Extension in Los An

User Experience (UX) Instructor – UCLA Extension

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: SEE JOB POSTING - link

Application window: Open date November 6, 2025

Position Overview

UCLA Extension is a premier program offering more than 35,000 students per year, with roughly 4,500 classes and non‑degree certificate programs. This instructor will teach courses in the Design & Arts portfolio, specifically User Experience, Product Design, UI Design, User Research, and AI.

Course Description

Students will engage in 11‑week courses, limited to 20 students, delivered in‑person, asynchronous online, or live Zoom lectures. The instructor will develop/update the course syllabus, design curriculum, deliver lectures, facilitate discussions, and evaluate student work.

Instructor Duties

• Develop or update the course syllabus.
• Use subject‑matter expertise to impart knowledge.
• Design interactive classroom activities.
• Update materials and monitor evaluations.
• Respond to student questions promptly.
• Communicate with Program Director and staff.
• Complete required administrative tasks (new hire paperwork, quarterly updates, textbook orders, etc.).
• Complete yearly UC mandated online trainings.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies.
• Stay current with professional body of knowledge.
• Maintain records of final grades for up to 13 months.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• End‑to‑end creation of UX products with portfolio evidence.
• 3‑5 years industry experience.
• Commitment to academic standards and integrity.
• Current knowledge and proficiency in UX specialties.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and online teaching tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• College‑level or continuing education teaching experience.
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
• Cover Letter.

Application

Please apply through the official link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10709. All applicants must use this link.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type: Contract.
• Job Function: Education and Training.
• Job location: Los Angeles, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.