New Fall Hours • COVID-19 Update
The Silicon Valley Campus is open 4–9:30 p.m. on Monday–Friday and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday.
All campus visitors must be vaccinated, wear a mask, & submit a COVID symptom check. Visit our COVID page for updates.
Teach at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
"Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions."
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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
- Local and global student population
- Classroom, live-online classrooms via Zoom and online, self-directed programs
COVID Information
During the pandemic, most of our courses are taught in remote formats and only a small portion of our classes are in person at our Santa Clara campus. All campus visitors are required to be vaccinated effective Sept. 1. 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.
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.
BUSINESS
- Technology Impacts in the Supply Chain
A course in the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
TECHNOLOGY
- Linux System and Network Administration
A course in the Linux Programming and Administration Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum - Natural Language Processing
A course in the Specialization in Enterprise AI Implementation and the Artificial Intelligence Series
Existing Curriculum
- Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence with TensorFlow and Keras
A course in the Database and Data Analytics Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Analog IC Design, Introduction
A course in the VLSI Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Mobile e-Commerce, Fintech and Cryptocurrency
A course in the Cyber Security and Mobile Application Development Specialization Programs
Existing curriculum
- AI for Medical Decision Making and Triage
A course in the AI Series Program
Course to be designed
- Expertise in VLSI Engineering
A series of courses in the VLSI Engineering Certificate Program
Backup instructor positions for existing courses
DESIGN
- Online Learning Design for Beginners
A course in the Instructional Design Certificate Program
Course to be designed
EDUCATION
- Educational Assessments I
A course in the Educational Therapy Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Teaching Beginning ESL Students: Principles and Practices
A course in the TESOL Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- TESOL Practicum
A course in the TESOL Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
BIOSCIENCES
- Gene Expression and Pathways
A course in the Bioinformatics Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Statistics
A course in the Bioinformatics Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum - Next-Gen Sequence Analysis Tools—A Hands-On Approach
A course in the Bioinformatics Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum - Molecular Diagnostics
A course in the Biotechnology Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum - Electronic Data Capture for Clinical Trials
A course in the Clinical Trials Design & Management Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum - Mobile Health: The Evolving Industry and Regulatory Landscape
A course in the Medical Device Quality and Design Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum - Medical Device Process Validation
A course in the Medical Device Quality and Design Certificate Program
Course to be designed - Regulatory Submissions: Devices and Diagnostics
A course in the Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Experimental Methods in Molecular Biology
A course in the Bioinformatics Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Stem Cell Biology
A course in the Biotechnology Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Cellular Biology
A course in the Biotechnology Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Clinical Statistics for Non-Statisticians
A course in the Clinical Trials Design & Management Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Bioinformatics and Biomedical Applications
A course in the Biotechnology Certificate Program
Course to be designed
- Biomedical Data Science with R
A course in the Bioinformatics Certificate Program
Course to be designed
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.
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