Project Management Instructor Pool UCLA Extension

overview

Position title : Instructor

Salary range : SEE POSTING Window

Open date : November 24 2025

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 35000 students per year approximately 4500 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

UCLA Extension is considered one of the top institutions of its kind offering to more than 32000 students per year approximately 4500 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.

The Engineering and Computer Science Academic Unit offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level) and continuing education (CEU) credit courses. Course disciplines span engineering computer science and technical management subject areas. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees and are passionate about teaching and can impart knowledge within their field of expertise.

Job Description

Project Management instructor to teach courses in a variety of modalities as follows : 100% online live-online (zoom) or in-person in Westwood or downtown Los Angeles.

We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications of topics covered in the courses. Industry experience is a must.

Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply :

Fundamentals of Project Management

Project Schedule and Cost Management

Project Quality and Leadership

Project Risk and Procurement Management

Project Management Capstone

Project Planning with MS Project

Leadership and Human Element in Project Management

Project Monitoring and Control

Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Training

Instructor Duties :

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

Prepare course materials and learning assessments in Canvas

Communicate and teach the course objectives and the specific learning outcomes to students.

For the 100% online instructional mode hold once a week online office hours via Zoom for students to optionally participate to cover course related topics and Q / A

Weekly and preferably daily interaction with students discussion posts on Canvas to promote high engagement and collaboration for an optimum learning experience.

Review students progress through the course and assign timely grading

Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner

Enter final letter grades in a portal at the end of each quarter.

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.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

MBA or MS in Project Management and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience OR Bachelors Degree and 15 years of relevant industry experience.

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

Proficiency in the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.

Preferred qualifications

Highly Desirable Qualifications :

PMP Certification by PMI

PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Instructor

Teaching experience at the College-level or higher

Experience designing curriculum on Canvas (or similar) and measuring student performance

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.

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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.

• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicants 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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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1