Software Development and Programming Instructor - UCLA Extension

Software Development and Programming Instructor - UCLA Extension

University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number : JPF09648

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

The Department of Engineering and Digital Technology 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.

Digital Technology course disciplines include applications programming, cybersecurity, data science, database management, and systems analysis.

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.

Software Development certificate is where students learn to develop software applications using high-level programming languages.

Job Description

The current opening is for our Software Development & Programming courses. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in this area are encouraged to apply (teaching experience is not required).

Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool.

The Software Development Certificate is designed to help students learn to develop software applications using high-level programming languages.

We are looking for instructors to teach the following courses :

• Java programming
• JavaScript
• HTML & CSS
• Programming in C# and C++
• Introduction to Software Development and Programming
• Mobile Application Programming
• Python Programming

These courses are held in Westwood, CA as well as online. Classes held in person meet once a week for 11 weeks weekday evenings generally 6 : 00 - 9 : 00 p.m

Instructor Duties :

• Develop and / or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform in face-to-face courses and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
• Communicate with Program Director, Program Representatives, and Online Course Managers in a timely manner
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
• Evaluate student achievement of Specific Learning Outcomes and assign grades
• Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of course meeting

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 .

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

To apply, please visit : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09648

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.

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