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Teach at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
"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.
- 373 courses
- 27 certificate programs
- 15 specialized short programs
- 256 instructors
- Local and global student population
- Live-online classrooms via Zoom and online, self-directed programs.
(We look forward to resuming on-site teaching in Santa Clara, CA as soon as possible.)
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.
TECHNOLOGY
- 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
- Python for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Essentials
A course in the Database and Data Analytics Certificate Program
Existing Curriculum
- DevOps Technologies
A course in the Information Technology Certificate Program & the DevOps and Data Visualization Specialization
Existing curriculum
- AI for Medical Decision Making and Triage
A course in the AI Series
Course to be designed
DESIGN
- Online Learning Design for Beginners
A course in the Instructional Design Certificate Program
Course to be designed
EDUCATION
- Experiential Learning through Dramatics, Movement, and Play
A course in the Early Childhood Education Certificate Program
Curriculum to be updated
BIOSCIENCES
- 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
- Contracting with Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
A course in the Clinical Trials Design & Management Certificate Program
Curriculum to be updated
- 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.
Interested in a staff position at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension?
Please visit this page and click on the Department filter for University Extension.