Graphic Communication​/Drafting and Drawing Instructor - Landscape Architecture

Position overview

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: SEE POSTING - (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
10789

Open date: January 14, 2026

Final date: Friday, May 1, 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 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 landscape architecture certificate program offers students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners passionate about teaching.

The landscape architecture program is looking for a qualified and experienced hybrid course instructor, ideally based in southern CA, and that has an in‑depth knowledge of landscape architecture and the design profession.

This job description is for a hand drafting and drawing instructor in the landscape architecture certificate program, specifically for course Arch X 472.4D Design Graphics 1:
Drafting and Drawing of the Built Environment.

Additional subject areas in the Landscape Architecture Program include:

• Landscape Concept through Detail Design
• Site Planning and Inventory
• History of Landscape Architecture
• Hand and Digital Graphic Communication
• Plant Identification
• CA Native Plants
• Storm water Management
• Grading and Drainage
• AutoCAD
• Irrigation Design
• Methods and Materials in Landscape Construction
• Construction Documentation

As well as current topic electives.

Course structure: UCLA Extension is on the quarter system. Each course is typically 11 weeks. Class meetings are once a week for 11 weeks. Nine (9) of those meetings typically meet via Zoom in a synchronous remote format. We schedule these class meetings in the evenings and during the week, typically from 7‑10 p.m. The other two (2) class meetings are face‑to‑face in Santa Monica;

at the course project site. The in‑person meetings are scheduled on weekends;
Saturday and/or Sunday.

• Develop and/or update course syllabi and modules in consultation with the Landscape Architecture Program Director.
• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments with clearly defined instructions and rubrics.
• Utilize Canvas, an online learning management system, as a required course delivery platform in online, in‑person and hybrid courses.
• Communicate course objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and review the grading policies of the course.
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades. Create clear grading rubrics for each assignment.
• Post final student grades no later than two (2) weeks after the last class meeting.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner (within 24‑48hrs).
• Communicate with Program Director and Program Manager regarding any student or classroom issues as soon as they occur.
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of Landscape Architecture.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner, including all new hire paperwork, updated syllabus every quarter, accept quarterly hire contract, submit required textbook orders, complete University mandated trainings (sexual harassment prevention, cyber security, Canvas etc.), and communicate classroom needs to the appropriate program staff member.
• Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs.
• Attend instructor meetings and program events.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Implement inclusive teaching strategies that engage learners from various backgrounds, identities,…