Cost Accounting and Analysis Instructor - UCLA Extension - 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.

Course / Program Description

This course covers the nature, objectives and procedures of cost accounting and control. Topics include job costing and process costing, joint product costing, standard costs, theories of cost allocation and absorption, uses of cost accounting data for management decision making, accounting for manufacturing overhead, cost budgeting, cost reports, distribution costs, standard costs, differential cost analysis, profit-volume relationships and break-even analysis. Designed for people who are preparing for careers in accounting or those currently in production planning, materiel control, production control, program management and pricing and/or purchasing.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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 in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.

General Employment Information

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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.

• Work experience in the field Teaching and/or training experience.
• Advanced degree from an accredited institutionpreferred.
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.
• 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 learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.
• Commit to teach in-person in Westwood for one night per week.

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