User Experience (UX) Instructor - UCLA Extension

UCLA•Los Angeles, CA

52d

About The Position

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. Course disciplines in Design & Arts span subject areas such as Design Communication Arts, User Experience, Photography, Studio Arts and Art History. Our courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching. Design & Arts instructors 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, and complete required university compliance trainings as directed. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool, but interviews will only be scheduled with qualified applicants who can fill anticipated openings. User Experience Instructor: Qualified applicants possessing current industry knowledge and experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply: User Experience Design Product Design User Interface Design User Research Artificial Intelligence Class formats include in-person, asynchronous online, and live Zoom lectures. Each course is 11 weeks, enrollment limited to 20 students.

Requirements

End to end creation of UX products, with portfolio examples and specific role(s) in producing
3-5 years industry experience
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.

Nice To Haves

College-level and/or continuing education teaching experience preferred.
Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Portfolio Director.
Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum
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.
Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
Communicate with Program Director and Program Staff in a timely manner.
Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all new hire paperwork, submitting updated quarterly, accepting quarterly contract, submitting required textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs to the appropriate people.
Complete yearly UC Mandated online trainings.
Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations.
Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field
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.