Post Production & Visual Effects Instructors Pool UCLA Extension Job at Univ

Overview

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: $3,000 per course, quarterly

Open date: August 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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 the open-access, self-supporting continuing education division of UCLA.

It is considered one of the top institutions 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 Department of the Entertainment Studies offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses, including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit bearing general interest courses.

Course disciplines in the Entertainment Studies Program span subject areas such as Business and Management of Entertainment, Film & TV Development, Producing, Directing, Acting, Cinematography, Post-Production, Film Scoring, Independent Music Production, and Music Business.

Our courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching.

Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool, but interviews will only be scheduled with qualified applicants who can fill anticipated openings.

Job Description

Post-Production and/or Visual Effects Instructor Search

Qualified applicants possessing teaching experience and professional experience in the following area(s) are encouraged to apply:

• Media Post-Production


• Editing on AVID Media Composer


• Editing on Adobe Premiere Pro


• Sound Editing for Film in Pro-Tools


• Sound Mixing for Film in Pro-Tools


• Visual Effects


• Color Correction

All instructors should have current or recent professional experience in at least one of these areas so that they can help students understand and navigate the evolving landscape of Post-Production for Film and Television today.

Classes are offered online, in person, or live online via Zoom.

Classes held in person/live online via Zoom meet once a week for 11 weeks, typically evenings from 7-10pm.

Online classes are asynchronous (no live interaction) and deadline-driven.

All courses use an online course support platform for distributing course materials, syllabi, assignments, and feedback.

Instructor Duties

• Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director and Program Manager.


• Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.)


• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning


• Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.


• Utilize Canvas as a course support platform in in-person/ live online via Zoom courses, and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.


• Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner, no later than 2 weeks after course end date.


• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.


• Communicate with Program Director and Program Staff in a timely manner.


• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all new hire paperwork, submitting updated quarterly syllabus, posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website, accepting quarterly contract, submitting required textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs to the appropriate people.


• Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs.


• Assisting in occasional program activities such as open houses, guest lecturing, community events.


• Employ culturally sensitive teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations.


• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of Visual Effects and/or Post-Production.


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


• Maintain a record of final grades for up to 13 months following the last class session.

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.

Special Conditions of Employment

Instructors are hired on a quarterly contract basis.

Compensation is $3,000 per course, per quarter.

Courses are typically 33 hours.

Because Extension is a division of UCLA, all Extension degree-credit instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California.

Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval.

Once approved, teaching assignments are by agreement.

The Instructor's Contract outlines the course schedule, and the compensation terms, subject to Extension policies and procedures.

UCLA Extension makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed Instructor Contract.

If the course section that an instructor plans to teach is cancelled for any reason, the Instructor Contract, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided.

In an effort to promote and maintain a healthy environment for our students, visitors and employees, UCLA is a smoke-free site.

Smoking is prohibited within the boundaries of all UCLA owned, occupied, leased, and associated building and facilities.

Division

https://www.uclaextension.edu/entertainment

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Professional experience in the area that you apply to teach in.


• Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.


• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.


• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.


• Proficiency in or willingness to learn the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools, even if your assignment is in person or live online via Zoom.

Preferred qualifications

• College-level and/or continuing education teaching experience 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/JPF10558

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.

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