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Course / Program Description
Designed to present the foundational concepts and principles of investing, this course examines investment policies, types of securities, factors that influence price changes, timing purchases/sales, preparing investment programs to meet objectives, investment risk and return and portfolio balancing. Instruction includes an introduction to investments, including investment analysis, portfolio management and capital markets; an overview of the securities market and its behavior; information about various instruments and trade procedures; and relevant market mechanics and techniques.
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 in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of the course meeting
- Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner
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.
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