Interior Design Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension

Position overview

Position title: INSTRUCTOR

Salary range: $3,025 per course, quarterly

Open date: January 13, 2026

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.

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 the open‑access, self‑supporting continuing education division of UCLA. The Architecture and Interior Design program offers a variety of certificate programs and courses, including postbaccalaureate credit‑bearing (400‑level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non‑credit bearing general interest courses.

Our courses offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about teaching. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year in order to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool, but interviews will only be scheduled with qualified applicants who can fill anticipated open.

• Design Fundamentals and Process
• Design Software
• Design Studios
• History of Design
• Professional Development
• Design Thinking and Problem‑Solving Methodologies
• Ethical and Responsible Design
• Environmental and Sustainability Methodologies
• Emerging Technologies & Specialized Areas

For a certificate program overview, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-level

• Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director and Program Manager.
• 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.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Portfolio Director and Program Staff in a timely manner.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all new hire paperwork, submitting updated quarterly syllabus, posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website, accepting quarterly contract, submitting required textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs to the appropriate people.
• Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations.
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field.
• Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Portfolio Director as needed.
• Maintain a record of final grades for up to 13 months following the last class session.

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.

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• Creation of innovative design solutions, with portfolio…