Earth's Physical Environment Instructor

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Posted: 10-Feb-24

Location: Los Angeles, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Environmental Sciences/Natural Resources

Internal Number: 5007710

Earth's Physical Environment Instructor
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF09187
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
This course examines the Earth's physical environment, with particular reference to the nature and distribution of landforms and climate and their significance to human populations. Instruction covers the major features of the Earth's four environmental geospheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere) and the interactions between the numerous variables that constitute the geospheres and produce the Earth's exceedingly complex physical environment. Transferrable for UC Credit.
Job Description
The Department of Health Sciences and Sciences at UCLA Extension offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including transfer-credit (XL), post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit-bearing general interest courses. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees, are passionate about teaching and impart knowledge within their field of expertise. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool.
A current opening is available for an instructor to teach in the discipline of Geography. Qualified applicants who have a PhD in Geography as well as college-level teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
This course will be offered in the Online instruction format using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
Course schedule for the Summer 2024 Quarter:
June 24, 2024 - September 8, 2024
Instructor Duties:

Update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director using an approved syllabus template

Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format

As clearly outlined in the syllabus, communicate the Teaching Objectives and Specific Learning Outcomes to students and review the grading policies of the course

Throughout the quarter, provide timely feedback on outcome of all learning assessments. Post individual student scores on secure Canvas LMS no later than one week from the date of exam/assignment

Evaluate student achievement of Specific Learning Outcomes and assign grades

Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of course meeting

Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner

Communicate about administrative matters with Program Director and Program Representative in a timely manner

Utilize the Canvas LMS as the platform for this course which is offered in the remote instruction format

Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field

Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: complete all hiring paperwork; submit updated quarterly syllabus; post bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; review and sign quarterly contract; order required texts

Employ cultural humility and competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of a diverse domestic and international student population

Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed

Keep final exams/papers for up to 13 weeks following the last class session of each course and allow students to access them during that time period
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 .
Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UCLA Extension's guiding principles. We strive to extend access to UCLA, our programs, and services to underrepresented communities and populations, while serving as a model organization for AEDI in the field of continuing higher education. Committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff & instructors, UCLA Extension welcomes your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09187
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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