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Teach at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

See open staff positions at the bottom of the page.

 

 
"Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions."
— Unknown
 

Teach what you know to the next generation of professionals

As a UCSC Silicon Valley instructor, you are bringing your expertise, your passion, and your vision to students who are building their professional skills, advancing their careers, and contributing to the regional workforce. You're joining a talented community of professionals working at an accredited institution with a legacy of more than 50 years of personalized classroom experience for every stage of a career.

Details about working at UCSC Silicon Valley

Work authorization — Due to the part-time nature of our instructor positions, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is unable to sponsor visa/work permits or hire individuals who are on F-, J-, or H-sponsored visas.

Current Instructor Openings — We are currently reviewing applications for the positions below. These are part-time, non-tenure-track, academic teaching appointments. We hire based on course section demand.

 

Apply Today!

 

 

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering

We are also seeking backup instructors who have general expertise in VLSI Engineering for existing courses.

 

Embedded Systems

We are also seeking backup instructors who have general expertise in VLSI Engineering for existing courses.

 

Artificial Intelligence

 

BIOSCIENCE

 

Clinical Trials Design & Management

 

Regulatory Affairs

 

 

PREMED POSTBACCCALUAREATE

 

Premed Postbaccalaureate Program

This is a new postbaccalaureate program combining science and professional skills and science courses for students considering medical school.

Click here to learn more about this position.

 

UX DESIGN

 

User Experience and Web Design

  • User Research and Analysis
    Course to be designed.
  • Interaction Design and Prototyping
    Course to be designed.
  • Information Architecture and Usability
    Course to be designed.

 

EDUCATION

 

Educational Therapy

 

BUSINESS

 

We are not seeking business instructors at this time.

Open Call for teaching applicants

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is always interested in hearing from qualified industry professionals interested in teaching an existing course or a new topic in high demand. These are part-time, non-tenure-track, academic teaching appointments. We hire based on course section demand. Additional details about working at UCSC Silicon Valley.

 

 

OPEN STAFF POSITIONS

 

Join our team!

The UCSC Silicon Valley Campus is located at 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA.

Learn about opportunities at the Silicon Valley Campus and in organizations under the UCSC Extension umbrella by clicking on one of the buttons below and searching for "UNEX" or "Silicon Valley."

  • Curriculum Planning Program Manager
    Job ID: 78274
    Location: Silicon Valley
    Posted Date: May 12, 2025
    Review Date: June 2, 2025

  • Program Coordinator
    Job ID: 78209
    Location: Silicon Valley
    Posted Date: May 8, 2025
    Review Date: May 22, 2025

  • Custodial Associate
    Job ID: 78032
    Location: Silicon Valley
    Posted Date: April 30, 2025
    Review Date: May 21, 2025

  • Academic Program Advisor
    Job ID: 76774
    Location: Silicon Valley
    Posted Date: March 5, 2025
    Review Date: March 26, 2025

  • Associate Dean, Marketing, Program Development and Academic Operations
    Job ID: 76725
    Location: Silicon Valley
    Posted Date: March 5, 2025
    Review Date: March 26, 2025
 

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