AI Technology Management Instructor

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

We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications for topics covered in our program in Artificial Intelligence Technology Management.

Industry experience is a must have.

Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching passion and experience in the following topic areas are encouraged to apply :

• AI Fundamentals and Integration : Hardware, Software, Network, Database
• AI Applications and Language Processing : Machine Learning & Languages Hardware & Robotics, Natural Language Processing, Current Open-Source Applications, Availability of Accelerators
• Database and Network
• Integration and Business Cases

Job 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.

Artificial Intelligence Technology and GenAI instructor to teach 100% online course mode on a quarterly basis and ongoing.

Instructor Duties :

• Develop and / or update existing course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director
• Prepare and / or update existing course materials and learning assessments in Canvas
• Communicate and teach the course objectives and learning outcomes to students.
• Weekly and preferably daily interaction with students’ discussion posts on Canvas for the highest engagement and collaboration opportunities with students to promote a positive learning experience.
• Conduct weekly live / zoom office hours for Q / A and to promote face-to-face engagement and communication with students, and foster authenticity.
• Review students’ progress through the course assignments and apply timely grading at a minimum on a weekly basis.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Interact with the UCLA Extension Engineering Department's internal staff for timely administrative tasks.

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the .

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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.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At time of hire, candidates must show prove of United States work authorization, and must reside in United

States during the instructional quarters.

• PHD or MS degree in high tech, engineering, or computer science fields, and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on industry experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of hands-on industry experience.
• Professionals who are up to date with the latest tools, technologies, and innovations in the AI industry
• Professionals who hold key positions within their industries overseeing AI projects
• Passion in teaching, subject matter expertise, and committed to course related development and maintenance.
• 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
• Teaching experience at college-level or higher (preferred)
• Experience designing curriculum on Canvas (or similar) and measuring student performance (preferred)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae / Resume - our most recently updated Curriculum Vitae / Resume.

Cover Letter

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

References will be conducted through SkillSurvey 3rd party service.

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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.