Accounting Instructor - UCLA Extension

Position overview

Position title : INSTRUCTOR

Salary range :

$3,235 per course, quarterly

Application Window

Open date : December 1, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Jan 5, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date : Monday, Jan 19, 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

A teaching position is now available for an Accounting instructor. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in one or more of the following topic areas are encouraged to apply :

• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Auditing
• Accounting and Enterprise Business Systems
• Federal Income Taxation
• Payroll Tax and Accounting
• Cost Accounting and Analysis
• Cloud Based Quickbooks
• International Accounting

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.

Instructor Duties :

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

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 .

Instructor Resources : https : / / www.uclaextension.edu / teaching-at-ucla-extension

Program : https : / / www.uclaextension.edu / accounting-finance / accounting-bookkeeping / certificate / accounting

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Work experience in the field

Teaching and / or training experience.

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.

Highly effective interpersonal skills

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

Commit to teach in-person in Westwood for one night per week (required)

Preferred qualifications

Advanced degree from an accredited institution

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 / JPF10741

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.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties

Job location

Los Angeles, CA