Quarterly Contract Instructor - Family Counseling Skills 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 provides a brief overview of the theoretical and practical methods of assessing and implementing the basic counseling skills for treating substance use disorders in family systems. Information is presented through lectures and interactive discussions. Students are expected to acquire a knowledge base to apply treatment models in counseling, supporting interventions and collaborating with other professionals. The course inspires students to connect their own experience with family systems by tracking behavior patterns in their own family of origin and the relationships they have inside and outside of the family.

The Department of Public Health and Sustainability at UCLA Extension offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including transfer-credit (XL), post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level), continuing education (CEU) credit, and non-credit-bearing general interest courses. UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs offer students the opportunity to learn from highly qualified practitioners who hold advanced degrees, are passionate about teaching and impart knowledge within their field of expertise. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and increase the depth of the instructor pool.

A current opening is available for an instructor to teach in the discipline of Community Health Sciences. Qualified applicants who have a PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Masters in Family Therapy or Social Work and experience with substance use disorder counseling as well as college-level teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

This course will be offered in the live online format using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) as a support tool.

Course schedule for the Summer 2025 Quarter:

Thursdays, June 26, 2025 - September 4, 2025

6:30PM-9:30PM PT

11 weeks, 33 contact hours

Live Online

* Update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director using an approved syllabus template

* Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format

* As clearly outlined in the syllabus, communicate the Teaching Objectives and Specific Learning Outcomes to students and review the grading policies of the course

* Throughout the quarter, provide timely feedback on outcome of all learning assessments. Post individual student scores on secure Canvas LMS no later than one week from the date of exam/assignment

* 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 about administrative matters with Program Director and Program Representative in a timely manner

* Utilize the Canvas LMS as the platform for this course which is offered in the live online format

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

* Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including: complete all hiring paperwork; submit updated quarterly syllabus; post bio and photo on the UCLA Extension website; review and sign quarterly contract; order required texts

* Apply cultural humility and culturally competent teaching methodologies in the classroom inclusive of a diverse domestic and international student population

* Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed

* Keep final exams/papers for up to 13 weeks following the last class session of each course and allow students to access them during that time period

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.

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

* PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Masters in Family Therapy or Social Work and experience in substance use disorder counseling

* College-level teaching experience required

* Must be committed to maintaining the highest level of academic standards and integrity

* Highly effective oral and written communication skills

* Highly effective interpersonal skills

* Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online learning management systems including but not limited to the Canvas Learning Management System

* Active participation in continuing education and professional development to remain current in the field.

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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