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The Academic Administrator (AA) IV will have a broad responsibility for the administration of the Program in Computing (PIC), a program administered through the UCLA Department of Mathematics. PIC offers lower-division introductory and intermediate programming courses for all UCLA undergraduates outside the Samueli School of Engineering. The program operates with 9 Assistant Adjunct Professors and about 40 courses taught each year. Currently, the program enrolls around 2100 students.

This position reports to the chair of the UCLA Mathematics Department. Input from the department Staff Search Committee will be considered in any personnel actions for this position, including merit increases and promotions.

Specific Responsibilities
As the Director of PIC, the Academic Administrator has the primary responsibility for all aspects of PIC operations during the academic year and its summer session. AA ensures that PIC operates smoothly and consistently with its charter. Specific AA responsibilities include:

A. A teaching load of three courses per year. Usually, one course will be assigned in each academic quarter.
B. Supervise the instructors employed by PIC. The AA will be an ex-officio member of the departmental teaching committee to ensure and improve the quality of instruction in PIC.
C. Update curricula of the PIC courses and manage resources shared by PIC instructors for existing curricula, i.e., syllabi, previous exams, course notes, etc.
D. Assist PIC instructors with administrative aspects, in particular, the implementation of PIC specific policies.
E. Work with the departmental staff in Student Services to coordinate course scheduling and student enrollment procedures in PIC.
F. Work with the IT staff of the Mathematics Department to coordinate the computational hardware and software infrastructure supporting the PIC curriculum.
G. Participate in departmental town-hall meetings with undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-docs, to communicate the mission of PIC and address questions and concerns.
H. Serve as an ex-officio member on the departmental PIC Committee. This committee assesses the qualifications of candidates for PIC instructors and facilitates their hiring.

Requirements
Necessary skills and background:
• a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline
• experience teaching undergraduate and graduate mathematics/program in computing courses

Preferred skills and background:
• experience managing large-scale programs involving undergraduate and graduate instructors
• experience with instructional innovation such as developing new syllabi and course material

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) or expect to complete their Ph.D. by June 30, 2023.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee full consideration, the application should be received by January 31st, 2023.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health 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.