UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor - High Tech Manufacturing

UCSB PaCE Part-Time Instructor
- High Tech Manufacturing

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (Extension) at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach on-site courses for our Science & Engineering Program for upcoming openings. We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and have a passion for teaching in the following programs and courses.

High Tech Manufacturing

• Basics of high tech manufacturing
• Overview of semiconductor fabrication
• Cleanroom basics and protocols w/ lab
• Statistical aspects of manufacturing processes
• Other Related Topics

Instructor duties include but are not limited to:

• Make appropriate adjustments to continually improve the syllabus, curriculum and course materials. May be based upon programmatic and/or student feedback.
• Prepare and deliver course materials and design learning assessments.
• Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Stay current within the subject, discipline or field of practice.
• Use subject-matter expertise and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline/explain the grading policies for the course.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom (including teaching non-native speakers and/or students with academic letters of accommodations for learning disabilities).
• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades.
• Post final student grades to the transcript system within two weeks of course completion.
• Handle student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed.
• Retain student records according to University policies.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2027; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Screening of applicants begins immediately after the Initial Review Date has passed; some appointments may begin as early as the 2026 summer quarter. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track, academic positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis, and appointment length is based upon course section schedule(s).

Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

(required at time of application)

A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:

-Physical Science and/or Engineering
-Technology Manufacturing

OR

one professional certification in one of the following fields:

-Physical Science and/or Engineering
-Technology Manufacturing

(required at time of start)

3 years of combined experience in one or more of following fields:

• High Tech Manufacturing
• High tech project management
• Teaching high-tech Manufacturing

Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree in one of the following fields:

-Physical Science and/or Engineering
-Technology Manufacturing

OR

5 years of experience in one of the following fields:

-Physical Science and/or Engineering
-Technology Manufacturing

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

Job location:

Santa Barbara, CA