Data Science Program Instructor - UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension 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.

The Data Science program is where students learn to leverage the power of big data to extract insights and improve decision-making for real-world problems, gain hands-on experience in data management and visualization, machine learning, statistical models, and more for a career in data science.

The current opening is for our Data Science courses. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in this area are encouraged to apply (teaching experience is not required).

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

• Data Science Fundamentals
• Introduction to Data Science
• Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization
• Big Data Management
• Machine Learning
• Introduction to Data Engineering
• Deep Learning

These courses are held in Westwood, CA, or fully online. Classes held in person meet once a week for 11 weeks -- weekday evenings generally 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

* Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director

*Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format

*Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform in face-to-face courses and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.

*Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner

*Communicate with the Program Director, Program 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 the course meeting

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.

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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. Please visit our website dedicated to our AEDI efforts as an organization: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion @ UNEX.

Division: https://www.uclaextension.edu/digital-technology/data-analytics-management

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

*Minimum MS degree in computer science, statistics, Information Technology or applied science

*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

*College-level teaching experience (preferred)

*Experience in online teaching (preferred)

References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.

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.

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