Horticultural Pest Management Instructor - UCLA Extension

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.

This course covers the identification and management of common garden insects, diseases and weeds common in the California landscape. Topics include integrated pest management (IPM) and biological and other non-chemical methods of control, as well as information on available chemicals and safety programs required for their uses.

This course covers the identification and management of common garden insects, diseases and weeds common in the California landscape. Topics include integrated pest management (IPM) and biological and other non-chemical methods of control, as well as information on available chemicals and safety programs required for their uses.

All instructors in these fields should have prior teaching experience. Those with current/recent higher education instruction experience and virtual teaching will be given preference. Training is provided to qualified instructors in creating online courses if previous on-the-ground experience can transfer.

* 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 to make adjustments

and improvements to the curriculum.

* Utilize Canvas as a course support platform in in-person courses and as the delivery platform

in online and hybrid courses.

* Post final student grades to the transcript system no later than two (2) weeks after course end

date.

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

* Communicate with Program Director and Program Staff in a timely manner.

* Complete required administrative tasks by stated deadlines, including completing all new hire paperwork, submitting updated quarterly syllabus, posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website, accepting the quarterly contract, submitting required textbook orders, and communicating classroom needs to the appropriate people.

* 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.

* Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of Horticulture

* Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program 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 (https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/employment-policies/).

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit

Pay, Benefits, & Privileges.

Division: https://www.uclaextension.edu/horticulture

Instructor Resources: https://www.uclaextension.edu/teaching-at-ucla-extension

* Bachelor degree or higher in Botany, Plant Science, Taxonomy or related field and 4+ years College-level and/or continuing education teaching experience or an MS in Botany, Plant Science, Taxonomy or related field and 2+ year College-level and/or continuing education teaching experience

* Proficiency in the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools especially UCLA Extension learning platform CANVAS

* Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.

* Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.

* Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including conveying conceptual and complex ideas and information.

* Outstanding interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.

* Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance

* Experience teaching adult learners

References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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