Pathway Program Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UCLA Extension’s Pathway program is a postsecondary education program for students ages 18–26 with intellectual or developmental diagnoses. Its goal is to prepare neurodivergent young adults for employment, independent living, and self-directed lifelong learning through higher education at UCLA. This is a part-time contracted instructor position teaching two classes per week, approximately 2–5 hours weekly, on Monday/Wednesday or Friday. Classes are held in person in Westwood Village and serve 10–15 students, with assistance from one or two Instructor Assistants. The instructor receives the syllabus and course content and is encouraged to develop their own teaching approach and expand on previous lessons. The position requires a commitment from September through June. The instructor develops or updates the syllabus in consultation with UCLA Extension program leadership, teaches and improves course content, supports students’ learning needs, and completes required administrative, training, and compliance responsibilities. Applicants must apply through the UCLA recruitment link provided in the posting.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understand and be able to incorporate technology, such as time-management apps, into lessons.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, teaching credentials, or equivalent.
Ability and interest in working with neurodivergent students.
Ability to add to and revise syllabi based on the Pathway curriculum.
Willingness to commit from September through June.

Responsibilities

Complete annual and biannual University compliance trainings by Human Resources deadlines.
Develop or update the course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director and Program Manager.
Use subject-matter expertise to teach students and leverage additional resources, including arranging guest speakers when appropriate.
Design interactive and motivational classroom activities that engage participants and reinforce learning.
Periodically update course materials and monitor course evaluations to make curriculum adjustments and improvements.
Use Canvas as a course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses.
Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks after the course end date.
Respond to student questions and learning needs within 24 hours.
Communicate in a timely manner with the Program Director and Program Staff.
Complete administrative tasks, including new-hire paperwork, quarterly syllabus updates, posting a bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website, accepting quarterly contracts, submitting textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs.
Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs.
Share academic or behavioral concerns with the Program Director in a timely manner.
Use culturally competent teaching methodologies and inclusive teaching strategies for all types of learners.