Adjunct Professor Jobs in San Diego, CA
Adjunct professor jobs in San Diego draw from the city's dense concentration of universities, community colleges, and research institutions, with hiring centered in Mission Valley, Linda Vista, and the downtown corridor. Demand runs across business, sciences, humanities, and healthcare instruction, with employers hiring right now including UC San Diego. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position overview
Position title: Assistant Adjunct Professor, Associate Adjunct Professor, Full Adjunct ProfessorApplication Window
Open date: July 29, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jul 29, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, at the University of California, San Diego, is conducting an open search for Adjunct Professors (non-tenure track - Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full level).
At UC San Diego, the Adjunct Professor Series (1) are individuals who are predominantly engaged in research or other creative work and who participate in teaching, or (2) are individuals who contribute primarily to teaching and have limited responsibility for research or other creative work; these individuals may be professional practitioners of appropriate distinction. Appointees with titles in this series also engage in University and public service consistent with their assignments.
APM - 280
Applicants in all areas of computer science and engineering will be considered including artificial intelligence, computer security, computer architecture, programming languages, computer systems and networks.
The candidate's job duties and responsibilities will be a combination of:
- Teaching and possibly designing innovative coursework in their respective area(s) of expertise.
- Providing mentorship to university students; supervising student thesis/research
- Engaging in professional activities on campus and services related to the research and development mission of the department and university.
- Conducting research and/or creative activity in one's respective area of expertise.
This position will remain open until filled based on the ongoing needs in the CSE Department.
Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years of experience as an academic in computer science (or related fields) or a senior leader (i.e. CTO, Director or Senior Lead) in relevant industries. Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field is desirable.
Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field is desirable.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Help contact: ehembrough@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810
Click for more information on Senate Bill-791
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]
Job location
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Adjunct Professor, Associate Adjunct Professor, Full Adjunct ProfessorApplication Window
Open date: July 29, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jul 29, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, at the University of California, San Diego, is conducting an open search for Adjunct Professors (non-tenure track - Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full level).
At UC San Diego, the Adjunct Professor Series (1) are individuals who are predominantly engaged in research or other creative work and who participate in teaching, or (2) are individuals who contribute primarily to teaching and have limited responsibility for research or other creative work; these individuals may be professional practitioners of appropriate distinction. Appointees with titles in this series also engage in University and public service consistent with their assignments.
APM - 280
Applicants in all areas of computer science and engineering will be considered including artificial intelligence, computer security, computer architecture, programming languages, computer systems and networks.
The candidate's job duties and responsibilities will be a combination of:
- Teaching and possibly designing innovative coursework in their respective area(s) of expertise.
- Providing mentorship to university students; supervising student thesis/research
- Engaging in professional activities on campus and services related to the research and development mission of the department and university.
- Conducting research and/or creative activity in one's respective area of expertise.
This position will remain open until filled based on the ongoing needs in the CSE Department.
Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years of experience as an academic in computer science (or related fields) or a senior leader (i.e. CTO, Director or Senior Lead) in relevant industries. Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field is desirable.
Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field is desirable.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Help contact: ehembrough@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810
Click for more information on Senate Bill-791
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]
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How do I get a adjunct professor job in San Diego?
The most direct path in San Diego is targeting its cluster of community colleges, four-year universities, and private career schools, which hire adjuncts term by term in business, nursing, computer science, and liberal arts. Candidates with industry experience in biotech, defense, or healthcare gain an edge at institutions tied to those sectors. Applying directly to department chairs and attending open-hire events at local campuses moves applications faster than waiting on posted listings.
Which companies hire adjunct professors in San Diego?
San Diego adjunct professor roles are posted by UC San Diego and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local hiring mix includes community college districts, private universities, technical institutes, and healthcare-affiliated schools that need instructors across a wide range of disciplines.
How can I get a adjunct professor job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in San Diego is community college continuing education or workforce development programs, which regularly hire subject-matter experts with professional credentials rather than teaching backgrounds. San Diego's biotech, cybersecurity, and healthcare industries produce many professionals who qualify to teach vocational or certificate courses at local institutions. Building a record with one or two courses per semester at a community college district is the standard stepping stone to more sections and longer-term contracts.
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