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UCLA Extension ***IMPORTANT - TO APPLY TO POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING JOB LINK: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10581***

Position overview

Position title:

Instructor

Salary range:

$3,300 per course, quarterly

Application Window

Open date:

August 20, 2025

Next review date:

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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.

Course / Program Description

We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications for topics covered in our program in Artificial Intelligence Technology, Advanced AI Systems and Development, and Machine Learning. Industry experience is a must have.

Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching passion and experience in the following topic areas are encouraged to apply:

AI Fundamentals and Integration: Hardware, Software, Network, Database AI Applications and Language Processing: Machine Learning & Languages Hardware & Robotics, Natural Language Processing, Current Open-Source Applications, Safety and Ethics Database and Network Integration and Business Cases Machine Learning System Design

Job Description

Artificial Intelligence Technology and GenAI instructor to teach 100% online course mode on a quarterly basis and ongoing.

The current opening is for our Artificial Intelligence Technology, Machine Learning, and GenAI courses. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in this area are encouraged to apply (teaching experience is not required).

We are currently looking for instructors to teach in the following AI and ML Courses:

AI Safety, Policy, and Ethics Large Language Models Natural Language Processing Big Data Management Gen AI Applications Machine Learning Deep Learning Machine Learning System Design AI Dev Ops

Instructor Duties

Develop and/or update existing course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Portfolio Director Prepare and/or update existing course materials and learning assessments in Canvas Communicate and teach the course objectives and learning outcomes to students. Weekly and preferably daily interaction with students’ discussion posts on Canvas for the highest engagement and collaboration opportunities with students to promote a positive learning experience. Conduct weekly live/zoom office hours for Q/A and to promote face-to-face engagement and communication with students, and foster authenticity. Review students’ progress through the course assignments and apply timely grading at a minimum on a weekly basis. Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner. Interact with the UCLA Extension Computer Science and Engineering Department's internal staff for timely administrative tasks. Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform in face-to-face courses and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor

is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.

For information on

UCLA Extension instructor benefits , please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges.

Division : https://www.uclaextension.edu/computer-science/certificates

Instructor Resources : https://instructor.uclaextension.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

At time of hire, candidates must show prove of United States work authorization, and must reside in United States during the instructional quarters.

PhD or MS degree in high tech, engineering, or computer science fields and minimum of 5 years of hands-on industry experience OR Bachelor's degree and 15 years of hands-on industry experience. Professionals who are up to date with the latest tools, technologies, and innovations in the AI industry. Professionals who hold key positions within their industries overseeing AI projects. Passion in teaching, subject matter expertise, and committed to course related development and maintenance. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at college-level or higher (preferred) Experience designing curriculum on Canvas (or similar) and measuring student performance (preferred)

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae/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/JPF10581

Help contact:

ehr@unex.ucla.edu

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Los Angeles, CA

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