[Hiring] Lead Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - Spring 2026 @CodePath

Role Description

Lead instructors are responsible for providing online instruction and are the “face” of CodePath’s virtual classes taught to university students across the nation. They plan for engaging lessons using CodePath curriculum and ensure the course is meeting program KPIs while integrating student feedback throughout the program.

We are looking specifically for instructors to lead our Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses, which cover theory, algorithms, and practical applications of generative models, including modern large language models (LLMs) and multimodal systems.

You will need to be free during the Spring Academic Term which runs between January through May, 2026. The full date range listed also includes time needed for pre-course instructor training. The course times you could be potentially assigned are set to take place on:

• Wednesdays, 9:00pm-11:00pm ET

Key Activities:

• Lead online class sessions of approximately 300-450 college students, supporting students in achieving learning objectives.
• Review course material and plan for lessons to be highly engaging and industry relevant, with CodePath provided curriculum.
• Work with the Program Manager to oversee the course and collaborate with other co-instructors as needed.
• Participate in syncs with instructors and teaching assistants leading up to the start of the course, as an onboarding and to ensure instructors feel well prepared to run effective sessions during the program.
• Use course feedback to implement course improvements and propose curriculum changes that ensure KPIs are met.
• Participate in check-ins with instructors during the course, optionally shadowing some of the other instructor’s sessions, to provide instructors feedback.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-time working experience in a software development/engineering role.
• Availability to lead lectures during at least one of the course times listed above.
• Strong understanding of GenAI and previous usage in a Software Engineering role.
• Proficiency with Python.
• Experience working through shifting priorities and learning, while maintaining organization and control.
• A passion for training the next generation of developers and some experience teaching in an educational, volunteer or work setting, for online learning environments.
• (Preferred) 1+ years of instructional experience with a demonstrated track record of educational excellence.

Requirements

• This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits or paid time-off.

Compensation

• All new hires begin at $75/hour.