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Project Management Instructor

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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.

Project Management instructor to teach on-site (in classroom in Westwood) beginning in the academic quarter of Winter 2022, onward.

The Department of Engineering and Technology offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level) and continuing education (CEU) credit courses. Course disciplines span engineering and technical management subject areas. 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.

Several job openings are available in the Project Management program. Qualified
applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic
area(s) are encouraged to apply:

• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Project Schedule and Cost Management
• Project Quality and Leadership
• Project Risk and Procurement Management
• Project Management Capstone
• Leadership and Human Element in Project Management
• Project Monitoring and Control
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Training

Instructor Duties:

  • Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director as assigned using approved syllabus template • Prepare course materials and learning assessments in Canvas learning management system format and and deliver in classroom • Communicate teaching Objectives and specific Learning Outcomes to students • Review the grading policies of the course using Canvas system and evaluate student achievement of specific Learning Outcomes and assign grades throughout the course • Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of course meeting • Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner • Communicate with Program Director, Program Representatives and Canvas team as needed throughout the course.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA or MS in Project Management and a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience OR, Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• PMP Certification by PMI preferred
• PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Instructor preferred
• College-level or higher teaching experience preferred
• Experience designing curriculum on Canvas (or similar) and measuring student
performance preferred
• 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
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• MBA or MS in Project Management and a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry
experience OR, Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• PMP Certification by PMI preferred
• PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Instructor preferred
• College-level or higher teaching experience preferred
• Experience designing curriculum on Canvas (or similar) and measuring student
performance preferred
• 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
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

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Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06856

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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/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.