Teach at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
"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.
- 270+ courses
- 23 certificate programs
- 10 short program specializations
- 3 one-quarter international specializations
- 180+ 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
- Bringing real-life experience to the classroom
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.
Details about working at UCSC Silicon Valley
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.
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.
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
TECHNOLOGY
VLSI Engineering | Embedded Systems
- Advanced Verification with SystemVerilog OOP Testbench
- System and Functional Verification Using UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
We are also seeking backup instructors who have general expertise in VLSI Engineering for existing courses.
Data Science and Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
- AI for Robotics
- Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- AI for Medical Decision Making and Triage
Course to be designed.
Linux Programming and Administration
- General expertise in Linux engineering. We are seeking backup instructors for existing courses.
BIOSCIENCE
Clinical Trials Design & Management
Medical Device Quality and Design
- Mobile Health, SaMD, and AI/ML Devices
- Science of Clinical Trials Design
- Risk Management for Regulated Industries
- Validating Software for Medical Devices and Emerging Technologies
Regulatory Affairs
BUSINESS
Human Resource Management
PREMED POSTBACCCALUAREATE
Premed Postbaccalaureate Program
This is a new postbaccalaureate program combining science and professional skills and science courses for students considering medical school.
- Medical School Application Workshop
- Careers in Medicine
- 1:1 Career Counseling
- University of California Science Courses (Premed Requisites)
Click here to learn more about this position.
UX DESIGN
A New Course Series
- Foundations of Video Game Design
User Experience and Web Design
EDUCATION
Educational Therapy
Educación de la Primera Infancia
(Spanish language ECE instruction)
OPEN STAFF POSITIONS
Join our Finance & Business Services team!
The UCSC Silicon Valley Campus is located at 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA.
Learn about other opportunities at the Silicon Valley Campus and in organizations under the UCSC Extension umbrella by clicking on one of the buttons below and then on the department filter for "University Extension" or the location filter for "Silicon Valley."