[UCLA] Instructor, Sports Management

UCLA Extension, UCLA’s public continuing education program, 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 DESCRIPTION

UCLA Extension is launching a series of Sports Management Courses and is looking for instructors to teach courses in Sports Law, Sport Finance, Sports and Brand Management Marketing, Sporting Event Management, NIL and potentially other related topics.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Instructors teach students to understand the fundamentals, technical aspects, and concepts of the subject matter. More importantly they prepare students to utilize this understanding practically in the workforce. In addition to teaching proficiency in technical matters, instructors utilize case studies and real-life examples wherever possible to help students take their understanding from the pages of the textbook into the work of the real world. To accomplish this, instructors foster a collaborative, inclusive learning environment developed to support the success of all UCLA Extension students coming from a wide range of educational, personal, and professional backgrounds. Must be available to teach courses in a variety of formats from In-person courses in Westwood or Downtown Los Angeles, online via Zoom, or online in an asynchronous format.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs

  • Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.

  • Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice

  • Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades

  • Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director as assigned using approved syllabus template

  • Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format (in-person or hybrid)

  • Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses

  • Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies for 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

  • Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabus; posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs.

  • Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations

  • Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)

  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications

  • Work experience in the field

  • Highly effective interpersonal skills

  • Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.

  • 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.

  • Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.

Preferred qualifications

  • Teaching and/or training experience.

  • Advanced degree from an accredited institution preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. / resume.

  • Cover Letter

Reference requirements

References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10660

Help contact: ehr@unex.ucla.edu

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Jaia Thomas