Fundamentals of Public Relations Instructor
3 weeks ago
Job #JPF09484
- Unex-Business, Management And / Continuing Education / UCLA
POSITION OVERVIEW
**Position title**: Instructor
**Salary range**: $3,235 per course, quarterly
APPLICATION WINDOW
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**Open date**:June 10, 2024
**Next review date**: Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
**Final date**:Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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.
Course / Program Description
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the basic history, theories, principles, and methods of public relations practice. The emphasis in this class is on problem solving and the tools and techniques of the trade as applied to real-life situations. The scope of the course is intended to present the social, behavioral, psychological, ethical, economical, and political foundations of public relations and the theories of public relations as a communications discipline. This course also examines the nature of various public relations audiences and the different channels used to reach them. The course offers insight and perspective in determining whether the public relations profession is the career path for you.
**Job Description**:
- A teaching position is now available for a Fundamentals of Public Relations course. Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in the following topic area(s) are encouraged to apply:
- PR history, theories, and methods
- Essential foundations of PR including social, behavioral, psychological, ethical, economical, and political
- Audience diversity and how to reach them
Instructor Duties:
- Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format (in-person, online or hybrid)
- Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses
- Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies for the course
- Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades
- Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of course meeting
- Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
- Communicate with Program Director, Program Representatives and Online Course Managers in a timely manner
- Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice
- Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs
- Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: completing all hiring paperwork; submitting updated quarterly syllabus; posting bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; signing quarterly contract; ordering required texts; communicating AV and classroom needs.
- Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of both domestic and international student populations
- Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed
- Allow students to review their final exams/papers for up to 13 months following the last class session
- 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
General Employment Information
**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.
**Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI)** is one of UCLA Extension’s guiding principles. We strive to extend access to UCLA, our programs, and services to underrepresented communities and populations, while serving as a model organization for AEDI in the field of continuing higher education. Committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff & instructors, UCLA Extension welcomes your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree from an accredited institution
- Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
- Highly effective interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in (or willingness to
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