Accounting Instructor - UCLA Extension

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Job #JPF10741

• Unex-Business, Management And / Continuing Education / UCLA

Position overview Position title: INSTRUCTOR

Salary range: $3,235 per course, quarterly

Application Window

Open date: December 1, 2025

Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

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 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

• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format (in-person or hybrid)
• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
• 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.
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
• Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabus; posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
• 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

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://www.uclaextension.edu/teaching-at-ucla-extension/instructor-employment-policies)

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

• ?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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH)
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf)

Job location

Los Angeles, CA