SketchUp and Rhinoceros; Rhino 3D) Instructor

Position Overview

Position title:

Instructor

Salary range: $2,050 per course, quarterly

Open date:
September 9, 2026

Next review date:
Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Tuesday, Dec 15, 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 Design Arts Portfolio 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.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Instructor to teach digital representation and 3D modeling software. The ideal candidate will teach students how to translate designs into clear, professional, and beautiful digital models and renderings.

The primary focus of this role is teaching Sketch Up and Rhinoceros (Rhino 3D) within the context of landscape architecture, architecture, and interior design. The instructor should have prior teaching experience in Sketch Up and Rhino 3D and be extremely proficient and familiar with the latest release of each platform.

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 remote course instructor, ideally based in southern CA, who has an in-depth knowledge of landscape architecture, architecture, and interior design professions.

Course structure: UCLA Extension is on the quarter system. Each course is typically 6-11 weeks. Class meetings are scheduled in the evenings and during the week, typically from 7-10 p.m. However, we sometimes offer digital software courses over several weekends as more intensive offerings. Schedules tbd.

• Develop and/or update course syllabi and modules in consultation with the Landscape Architecture Academic Administrator or Program Manager.
• 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. Required.
• 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, abilities, and experience levels to achieve equity in learning outcomes.
• Respond to student inquiries…