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

***IMPORTANT - TO APPLY TO POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING JOB LINK: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10709*** Position overview Position title: Instructor Salary range: SEE JOB POSTING - https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10709 Application Window Open date: November 6, 2025 Position description UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs 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 UCLA Extension is the open-access, self-supporting continuing education division of UCLA. The Design & Arts Portfolio 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. For a certificate program overview, https://www.uclaextension.edu/design-arts/uxgraphic-design/certificate/user-experience Job Description Course disciplines in Design & Arts span subject areas such as Design Communication Arts, User Experience, Photography, Studio Arts and Art History. Our courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching. Design & Arts instructors develop syllabi from an established template, design courses, serve as instructor of record, evaluate student work, facilitate classroom discussion, present lectures, develop learning ads and tools, select and host guest speakers, comply with established policies and procedures, and complete required university compliance trainings as directed. 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. User Experience Instructor: Qualified applicants possessing current industry knowledge and experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply: User Experience Design Product Design User Interface Design User Research Artificial Intelligence Class formats include in-person, asynchronous online, and live Zoom lectures. Each course is 11 weeks, enrollment limited to 20 students. Instructor Duties: 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. 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. Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner. Communicate with Program 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, accepting quarterly contract, submitting required textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs to the appropriate people. Complete yearly UC Mandated online trainings. Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations. Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field. Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program 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 take the time to read UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies. For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits , please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges. Division: https://www.uclaextension.edu/design-arts/uxgraphic-design/certificate/user-experience Instructor Resources: https://www.uclaextension.edu/teaching-at-ucla-extension Qualifications Basic qualifications End to end creation of UX products, with portfolio examples and specific role(s) in producing 3-5 years industry experience Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity. Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area. Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information. Outstanding interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. Proficiency in or willingness to learn the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools. Preferred qualifications College-level and/or continuing education teaching experience preferred. Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae / Resume - Your most recently updated C.V./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/JPF10709 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 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affodictive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location Los Angeles, CA UCLA Extension- Apply Here: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10709 PLEASE READ: All interested prospective applicants for this position must apply using the link above in order to be considered as a potential candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Design & Arts Portfolio 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 . The Design Communication Arts, User Experience, Photography, Studio Arts and Art History courses are offered to more than 35,000 students per year . En Español: ***IMPORTANTE - PARA APLICARSE A LA POSÍCIÓN, DEBES Aplicar a través del siguiente enlace de trabajo: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10709*** Resumen de posición Título de puesto: Rango de salario del instructor Vea el rango de empleo: WEB Nuestros cursos y programas de certificación ofrecen a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender con profesionales altamente calificados que se apasionan por la enseñanza. Los instructores de Diseño & Artes desarrollan sílabas a partir de una plantilla establecida, cursos de diseño, sirven como instructor de registro, evalúan el trabajo del estudiante, facilitan la discusión en clase, presentan conferencias, elaboran anuncios y herramientas de aprendizaje, seleccionan y acogen oradores invitados, cumplen las políticas y procedimientos establecidos, y completan capacitaciones de conformidad universitaria requeridas según lo indicado. 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 profesores, pero solo se programarán entrevistas con solicitantes cualificados quienes pueden llenar vacantes anticipadas. Instructor de Experiencia del usuario: Se recomienda a los solicitantes qualificados que poseen conocimientos actuales de la industria y experiencia en las siguientes áreas temáticas) Cada curso es de 11 semanas, la inscripción está limitada a 20 estudiantes. Duties del instructor: Desarrollar o actualizar el plan de estudios para cumplir con los requisitos de aprobación del campus, en consulta con el director de cartera de extensión de UCLA. Utilice la experiencia material para impartir conocimientos a los estudiantes y aprovechar recursos adicionales adecuadamente para mejorar el currículo. 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 con el fin de hacer ajustes y mejoras al curriculum. Responda a las preguntas y necesidades de aprendizaje del estudiante de manera oportuna. Comunicarse con el Director del Programa y el Personal del programa de UCla de forma oportuna . Completa tareas administrativas requeridas de una manera oportuno incluyendo: completar todos los nuevos trabajos de contratación, presentar calificaciones actualizadas, aceptar clasificados finales, enviar libros de trabajo exigidos y comunicando las necesidades apropiadas del profesorado de empleo. Por favor, tome el tiempo para leer las Políticas de Empleo del Instructor de Extensión de UCLA. Para obtener información sobre los beneficios del instructor de expansión de la UCLA , visite Pay, Benefits, & Privileges . División: https://www.uclaextension.edu/design-arts/uxgraphic-design/certificate/user-experience Instructors Resources: http:// www. uclaexpansion.edu /teaching-at-ucla-extension Qualifications Basic qualifications End to end creation of UX products, with portfolio examples and specific role s) in producing 3-5 years teaching industry experience Compromiso con el más alto nivel de estándares académicos e integridad. Conocimiento actual y demostrado proficiencia en materia temática. Las directivas federales, estatales o locales pueden imponer requisitos adicionales. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad, estado veterano protegido u otro estatus protegido bajo las leyes estatales o federales. Como condición del empleo, se requerirá que el finalista revele si está sujeto a cualquier decisión administrativa o judicial definitiva en los últimos siete años determinando que cometió alguna mala conducta, está siendo investigado actualmente por mala conducción, dejó un puesto durante una investigación por presunta mala conducta o ha presentado una apelación ante un empleador anterior. La mala conducta significa cualquier violación de las políticas o leyes que rigen la conducta en el lugar de trabajo previo del solicitante, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, violaciones de políticas o que prohíben acoso sexual, agresión sexual, abuso sexual u otras prácticas laborales, están siendo investigadas por falta de comportamiento, deshonestimo y discriminación.