Behavioral Finance Instructor

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States UCLA Extension Full time

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Instructor
Salary range: $3,235 per course, quarterly (11weeks)

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: February 26, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Jun 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 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 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 based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. Covering the theory and practice of behavioral finance, including a history of financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the heuristics (rules of thumb) and biases that drive human behavior. Other topics in this course include prospect theory, common investment mistakes, the role of randomness in finance, retirement planning and practical applications of behavioral finance. Also presented are basic principles of traditional portfolio theory and behavioral finance research that suggests there are persistent market traits that can generate excess returns.

Job Description

Instructors teach students to understand the fundamentals, technical aspects, and concepts of the subject matter. More importantly they prepare students to utilize this understanding practically in the workforce. In addition to teaching proficiency in technical matters, instructors utilize case studies and real- life examples wherever possible to help students take their understanding from the pages of the textbook into the work of the real world. To accomplish this, instructors foster a collaborative, inclusive learning environment developed to support the success of all UCLA Extension students coming from a wide range of educational, personal, and professional backgrounds.

Instructor Duties:

Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director as assigned using approved syllabus template 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.

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the .

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits , please visit .

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.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Relevant work experience in the field Teaching and/or training experience Able to teach in-person and online classes at UCLA campus Bachelors degree Masters of Arts/Masters of Science degree (preferred)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae / Resume - Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Cover Letter

Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only)

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ABOUT UCLA

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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

JOB LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

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