Teaching at UCLA Extension
We are always looking for talented instructors to join our team.

As a UCLA Extension instructor, you will:

Be a part of UCLA, a world-class university, ranked the #1 public university in the United States
Help others grow, learn, and transform their lives
Share your experience and transfer your knowledge. Educate the next generation of professionals in your field
Engage with and learn from our diverse, dedicated, and goal-oriented student body
Gain support and training applicable to both new and experienced instructors who are looking to refine their skills and apply the most up-to-date and evidence-based teaching strategies in the classroom

Careers at UCLA Extension
Behind every great course is a team of dedicated professionals working to ensure the best experience possible for students. UCLA Extension provides competitive benefits as well as continuing education.

As a UCLA Extension staff member, you will:

Be a part of UCLA, a world-class university, ranked the #1 public university in the United States
Help others grow, learn, and transform their lives
Earn one complimentary class for yourself or an immediate family member each quarter
Have access to medical coverage, disability insurance, a day care reimbursement plan, college savings plan, paid vacation, and retirement savings options, including an attractive pension plan

3 Years PSW

Required Units
Credit-bearing courses carry a unit value. You must enroll in at least 12 academic units in your program by the first day of each quarter to maintain your student visa status. Of the 12 units, at least 8 units must be in the classroom with no more than one, four-unit online class to count toward your minimum full-time course load.

All courses must be taken ‘For Credit/Letter Grade’ to count towards the 12 units required to maintain F-1 visa status.

We recommend you enroll early. Courses fill quickly. If you are unable to enroll in the required minimum of 12 units, you will jeopardize your F-1 visa status.

View enrollment start dates on the academic calendar.

Advanced Standing and Course Waivers
In your first quarter, you can petition to have required or elective courses waived if you have completed the coursework elsewhere. You must submit certified academic transcripts to your academic advisor. If a waiver is granted, you will be credited with units of advanced standing allowing you to finish your program sooner. You will be able to discuss advanced standing and course waivers with your certificate program advisor. An approved course waiver does not replace the 12-unit full-time registration requirement to maintain your F-1 visa status.

Required Grade Point Average (GPA)
Certificate students must pass all required courses and maintain a minimum GPA as required by your certificate program. The minimum GPA varies for each program. Contact the certificate program advisor for the GPA you need to maintain in your program or view the grading details on the grading scale.

Earned F grades do not count toward your GPA so you must retake any course in which you receive a grade of F. Your allotted time for study remains the same. You may have to skip a vacation quarter to complete your program on time and bring your GPA up to the minimum requirement. 

English Language Proficiency
Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. 

Accepted Tests and Minimum Scores
Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement.

TOEFL: 80 (iBT or Home Edition)
IELTS: 6.5
iTEP: 4.5
CAE: B (CEFR C1)
CPE: C (CEFR C2)
TOEIC: 685 (Listening & Reading or Speaking & Writing)
DUOLINGO (DET): 105
While no other type of test score is accepted in general, students who are affected by test center closures may request an exception to submit an alternate test score.

Students currently enrolled in an academic institution where the primary language of instruction is English or International Baccalaureates (IB) students may submit an official academic transcript or verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.