Data Analytics in Public Affairs Instructor UCLA Extension

Job description

Data Analytics in Public Affairs Instructor - UCLA Extension Apply now to Data Analytics in Public Affairs Instructor - UCLA Extension
Job #JPF10575

+ UNEX: Engineering & Prj Mgmnt / Continuing Education / UCLA



Position overview Position title: Instructor
Salary range: $10,000 per course, quarterly

Application Window


Open date: August 19, 2025



Next review date: Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.





Final date: Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.



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
The current opening is for our Data Analytics for Public Affair courses.

Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in this area are encouraged to apply.

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


+ Advanced Technology and Public Policy

+ Ethics and Big Data

+ Data Visualization

+ Introduction to Programming and Data Science

+ GIS and Spatial Data Science

+ Urban Data Science

+ Statistical Methods for Public Policy


These courses are held online.
Job 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.



The Data Analytics in Public Affairs Instructor will be expected to teach 100% online course mode on a quarterly basis.
Instructor Duties:
• Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Portfolio Director
•Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format
•Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.
•Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
•Communicate with Portfolio Director, Portfolio Representatives and Online Course Managers in a timely manner
•Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
•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
• Interact with the UCLA Extension Digital technology Department's internal staff for timely administrative tasks.
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 (https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/employment-policies/) .



For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges (https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/pay-benefits-and-privileges/) .





Division: https://www.uclaextension.edu/environmental-studies-public-affairs/public-affairs/certificate/data-analytics-public-affairs

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

Qualifications
Basic qualifications
•Minimum Ph.D., or Master degree or JD
•Minimum five years of relevant work experience
•College-level teaching experience (preferred)
•Experience in online teaching (preferred)
•Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred
•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
•College-level teaching experience (preferred)
•Experience in online teaching (preferred)
•Experience designing curriculum 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/JPF10575

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.

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Job location
Los Angeles, CA

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