Requirements to Teach/How to Apply to Teach

University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, relies on its instructors for its success; hundreds of women and men from many areas of professional and business life teach classes that help our students advance in their careers, find new careers or explore creative pursuits and personal satisfaction.

Our students form a diverse and active group, with high expectations. We need instructors who match this diversity and commitment, people with a unique combination of practical experience and academic preparation, and with backgrounds that reflect the cultural makeup of our student body.

You can help University Extension keep growing to meet the needs of our area-Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties.

For all instructors an advanced degree in the field is preferred; five or more years of experience in the subject taught and good communication skills are essential.

TEACHER'S BIO AND REFERENCES

If you are interested in teaching for University Extension please submit to the appropriate department Director:

1. The completed Instructor's Application Form (Teacher's Biography form)

2. A current vitae/resume

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Legal right to work in the U.S.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will be asked to provide documentation showing that you have a legal right to work in the U.S. (e.g., a green card, a Social Security card, and EAD, or an I-94 card).

UCSC Extension may also consider qualified instructors in selected non-immagrant visa categories. For a preliminary review of your status, please write to ia@ucsc-extension.edu.

2. References

The "Teacher's Biography" form asks for three references. These individuals should be able to speak to your professional abilities to teach the course we will be offering and should be able to address:

• Your educational background and experience related to the subject
• Your ability to teach or to present ideas and speak in front of groups
• Your strengths as a presenter (such as creativity, imagination, ability to bring enthusiasm to the classroom, organization of material, flexability, preparedness, interpersonal skills)
• The nature of their relationship with you and how long they have known or worked with you.

Please submit letters of reference using the reference letter request document, which was designed to assist you in collecting references.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING A NEW COURSE

Please contact the department Director of the appropriate department preferably with a letter describing your ideas, background and experience and current copy of your resume or a completed new course proposal form and a resume.