Accounting Instructor - UCLA Extension Apply now to Accounting Instructor - UCLA Extension
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: Monday, Jan 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jan 19, 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
