Cinematography Instructor - Pool - Extension

Position: Cinematography Instructor - Pool - UCLA Extension
Position overview

Position title:

Instructor

Salary range: $3,000.00 per 11-week course, quarterly

Application Window

Open date:
August 4, 2025

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.

Position description

UCLA Extension is the open-access, self-supporting continuing education division of UCLA. The Department of Entertainment Studies offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses, including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit bearing general interest courses.

Course / Program Description

Course disciplines in the Entertainment Studies Program span subject areas such as Business and Management of Entertainment, Film & TV Development, Producing, Directing, Acting, Cinematography, Post-Production, Film Scoring, Independent Music Production, and Music Business. Our courses and certificate programs 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 openings.

Job Description

Cinematography Instructor Search

Qualified applicants possessing teaching experience and professional experience in cinematography for film and/or television are encouraged to apply:

All instructors should have current or recent professional experience in Cinematography so that they can help students understand and navigate the evolving landscape of cinematography today.

Classes are primarily offered in-person or Live Online (via Zoom,) although there are a handful of non-synchronous cinematography courses. Classes held in person/ via Zoom meet once a week for 11 weeks, typically evenings from 7-10pm or on the weekend. Online classes are asynchronous (no live interaction) and deadline-driven. All courses use Canvas, an online course support platform, for distributing course materials, syllabi, assignments, and feedback.

Instructor Duties

* 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.)

* Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Portfolio Director and Portfolio Manager.

* 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.

* Utilize Canvas as a course support platform in in-person/ live online via Zoom courses, and as the delivery platform in online and hybrid courses.

* Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner, no later than 2 weeks after course end date.

* Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.

* Communicate with Portfolio Director and Portfolio 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.

* Assisting in occasional program activities such as open houses, guest lecturing, community events.

* Employ culturally sensitive teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations.

* Stay current regarding your professional body of knowledge.

* Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with…