International Business Management Instructor - UCLA Extension
Company: University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Position overview
Position title:
Instructor
Salary range:
$3,235 per course, quarterly
Application Window
Open date: September 16, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
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
This course emphasizes the managerial process in the international
environment and provides an operational assessment of the
fundamental issues involved in the management of international and
multinational corporations. Instruction focuses on analyzing case
studies related to upper and middle management issues, although the
lessons apply to all levels and functions of international
operations. Topics include matching foreign investment strategies
with local conditions, managing export/import operations, trade and
direct investment, local sourcing versus importing components,
licensing and international joint venturing, designing
organizational structures that match changing international
conditions, managing a global structure, managing political risks,
acquisitions, and integrating new businesses and dealing with
international ethical considerations.
Job Description
A teaching position is now available for an International Business
Management course. Qualified applicants possessing current
knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic area(s)
are encouraged to apply:
* Management of international and multinational corporations
* Foreign investment strategies
* import/export operations
* local sourcing vs. importing
* Joint ventures
* Organizational structure
* International ethics
*This course is delivered IN PERSON. Candidates must be available
to teach in person in Los Angeles. *
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, online 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
* Communicate with Program Director, Program Representatives and
Online Course Managers 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
* Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with
Program Director as needed
* Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13
months following the last class session
* 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
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.
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.
Department:
https://www.uclaextension.edu/business-managementProgram:
https://www.uclaextension.edu/teaching-at-ucla-extension
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
* Advanced degree from an accredited institution and five years of
experience in the field, or ten years of experience without
advanced degree.
* 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
* Current participation in professional associations
* Comfort in dealing with international professionals and
students
Preferred qualifications
* Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student
performance
* College-level teaching experience (or the corporate
equivalent)
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirementsReferences 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/JPF09836
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/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy,
please visit
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy,
please visit
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
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