Taxation In Real Estate Instructor - UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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 is designed for attorneys, taxation professionals, and others actively working in the real estate industry who are interested in taxation issues associated with real estate transactions. The course builds on the basic tax principles learned in MGMT X 127 Federal Income Taxation and extends those principles to their application in the sale or other transfer of property. Students are provided with a detailed analysis of the federal income tax consequences resulting from sales, exchanges and other dispositions of property, including such topics as determining the taxable event; ascertaining basis and amount realized; ascertaining gain or loss; limitations regarding the use of losses, including the at-risk and passive activity loss provisions; the importance of the distinction between capital and ordinary loss treatment; and the applicability of various non-recognition provisions, including like-kind exchanges and involuntary conversions. 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. This position has opportunities for in-person and/or online instruction.

Requirements

A position is now available for an instructor to assist in the development of and to teach a course(s) on the topic of Taxation in Real Estate.
Qualified applicants possessing current knowledge and teaching experience in one or more of the following specific topic areas are encouraged to apply:
Federal Tax Practice and Procedures
Federal Income Taxation
Real Estate Accounting + Finance
Estate Planning

Responsibilities

Develop and/or update course syllabus in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director as assigned using the approved syllabus template
Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the 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.)