Construction Management Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension

Position overview

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: $3,300 per course, quarterly

Open date: November 24, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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.

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.

UCLA Extension is considered one of the top institutions of its kind, offering to more than 32,000 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 Engineering and Computer Science Academic Unit offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post‑baccalaureate credit‑bearing (400‑level) and continuing education (CEU) credit courses. Course disciplines span engineering, computer science and technical management subject areas. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees and are passionate about teaching and can impart knowledge within their field of expertise.

UCLA Extension is seeking experienced professionals to serve as Part‑Time Instructors for courses within our Construction Management and Plumbing System Design certificate programs. We are looking for passionate subject matter experts who can translate real‑world expertise into an engaging and effective learning experience for adult students.

Construction Management instructor to teach courses in a variety of modalities as follows: 100% online, live‑online (Zoom), or in‑person in Westwood or downtown Los Angeles.

We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications of topics covered in the courses. Industry experience is a must.

Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply.

• Hospital and Laboratory Plumbing Systems Design
• Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Plumbing Systems Design
• Construction Management Fundamentals
• Construction Materials and Building Systems
• Construction Scheduling with Primavera (Procore experience too)
• Construction Cost and Estimating
• Legal Aspects of Construction Projects & Contracts
• Construction Job Site Management

• Develop and/or update existing course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director using the approved syllabus template.

• Prepare course materials (e.g., lectures, readings, assignments) and learning assessments (quizzes, projects) in the learning management system, Canvas.
• Clearly communicate and teach the course objectives and the specific learning outcomes to students.

• For 100% online instructional mode, hold once a week online office hours via Zoom for students to optionally participate to cover course‑related topics and Q/A.
• Maintain weekly, and preferably daily, interaction with students' discussion posts on Canvas to promote high engagement and collaboration for an optimum learning experience.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.