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UCLA Extension · 2 months ago

Writers' Program Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

UCLA Extension is a leading continuing education provider, catering to over 35,000 students annually with a variety of courses. They are seeking a Writers' Program Instructor to develop syllabi, design courses, evaluate student work, and facilitate discussions in creative writing, screenwriting, and editing & publishing.

Education Management

Responsibilities

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

Complete required university compliance trainings as directed

Complete annual and biannual University compliance trainings by the deadlines set by Human Resources

Update materials periodically

Regularly monitor course evaluations

Utilize Canvas as a course support platform

Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner

Respond to student questions and learning needs within 24 hours

Communicate with Program Director and Program Staff in a timely manner

Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner

Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs

Assisting in occasional program activities such as competition/scholarship judging, guest lecturing, community events, script consultations, etc

Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies and inclusive teaching strategies

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

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

Qualification

Creative WritingScreenwritingEditing & PublishingWritten CommunicationCurriculum DesignTeaching ExperienceInstructional TechnologyOral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEmotional Intelligence

Required

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

College-level and/or continuing education teaching experience preferred

Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred

All instructors in this field have documented publications (books, periodicals, and/or literary magazines)

All instructors in this field have documented produced scripts (features, teleplays, etc)

All instructors in this field have documented professional experience as a professional staff member of a publisher or press, not including self-publishing and vanity presses

All instructors in this field have prior teaching experience in English composition at the college level and an advanced degree (Master's or higher)