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UCLA Extension · 5 months ago

Film Scoring and/or Music Production Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

UCLA Extension is a leading institution in continuing education, offering a range of programs to a diverse student body. They are seeking a Film Scoring and/or Music Production Instructor to develop course materials and engage students in learning about the evolving landscape of the music industry. The instructor will leverage their professional experience to enhance the curriculum and support student success.

Education Management

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Utilize Canvas as a course support platform in in-person/ remote via Zoom 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 in a timely manner

Communicate with Portfolio Director and Portfolio 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

Assisting in occasional program activities such as open houses, guest lecturing, community events

Employ culturally sensitive teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations

Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of Screenwriting

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

Qualification

Film ScoringMusic ProductionInstrumentationOrchestrationMixingEditing TechniquesComposing for Video GamesComposing for AnimationSongwritingMusic ManagementMusic LicensingMusic MarketingTour ManagementMusic SupervisionA&REntertainment LawInstructional technologyOnline teaching toolsCurriculum designHighly effective communicationInterpersonal skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Professional experience in the area that you apply to teach in

Must be committed 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, even if your assignment is in person or remote via Zoom