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

— Unknown

Join Our Instructor Team

Make a difference in the lives of people who are actively seeking to improve their future.

When you teach for UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, you are working closely with a diverse community of adults who are committed to building their professional skills, advancing their careers, and contributing to the regional workforce. You are bringing your expertise, your passion, and your vision to the next generation of professionals.

You're also joining an amazingly 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. We specialize in teaching practical skills, theory, and best practices that inspire students to quickly move ahead in their careers and change the world.

• 350+ courses
• 26 certificate programs
• 17 short program specializations
• About 250 instructors
• A local and global student population
• In-person and flexible class formats as well as live-online classrooms via Zoom, and online, self-directed programs

COVID Information

During the pandemic, most of our courses are taught in remote formats, but we've opened up the campus to in-person and flexible classrooms at our Santa Clara campus and we are excited to have students back on campus. All campus visitors are required to be vaccinated. Masks are required indoors regardless of vaccination status.

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.

Program Advisory Positions

Linux Programming and Administration

Looking to make a difference? Passionate about Linux?

We're seeking a visionary Linux professional to help define the next chapter in Silicon Valley Linux professional training. As chair of our Linux Programming and Administration Certificate Program, you'll help map the journeys of students ensuring they develop practical knowledge of the Linux skills they need to work at top companies in Silicon Valley. Let's build the future together. Apply today!

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. Additional details about working at UCSC Silicon Valley.

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