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About the Role As a Summer Camp Instructor, you will lead engaging, hands-on coding sessions where ... Basic to intermediate knowledge of coding (Scratch, Roblox, Minecraft Modding, Python, or similar ...

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A Python Instructor is responsible for teaching Python programming to students, professionals, or aspiring developers. They create lesson plans, deliver lectures, provide coding exercises, and assist learners in building projects. The role may involve online or in-person instruction, curriculum development, and assessing student progress. Strong knowledge of Python and teaching abilities are essential for success in this position.

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Adjunct Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - CSU Dominguez Hills - Fall 2026 (In-Person, Master's...

Adjunct Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - CSU Dominguez Hills - Fall 2026 (In-Person, Master's...

CodePath

Carson, CA • On-site

$75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead in-person class sessions of approximately 25-75 college students, supporting students in achieving learning objectives.

  • Review course material and plan for lessons to be highly engaging and industry relevant, using CodePath provided curriculum.

  • Work with the Program Manager, co-instructors, and teaching assistants to oversee the course and provide comprehensive support to students.

Job description

About the Role

Location: CSU Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, United States

Role-Type: Seasonal Part-Time, W2 Employee (up to 10 hours/week)

Duration: August 2026 - December 2026 (Training start and the Fall Academic Term)

Reports To: Program Manager 

Compensation: All new hires begin at $75/hour

Adjunct Instructors serve as the primary facilitators of CodePath's university courses, delivering engaging in-class instruction and representing CodePath to students nationwide. They prepare and lead interactive lessons using CodePath's curriculum, ensuring that each course meets program key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuously evolves based on student feedback. Instructors may also collaborate with co-instructors and teaching assistants to coordinate classroom activities and provide comprehensive support to students.

We are looking specifically for instructors with a Master's Degree or PhD in a field related to Computer Science to lead our Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses as we develop partnerships between CodePath and various universities across the country. The AI course covers 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 Fall Academic Term which runs between August through December, 2026. The full date range listed also includes time needed for pre-course instructor training. The course time(s) you could be assigned are set to take place on: 

  • Mondays/Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:15pm PT

Key Activities

  • Lead in-person class sessions of approximately 25-75 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 work with other co- instructors as needed

  • Participate in regular syncs with instructors and teaching assistants leading up to the start of the course

  • 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

  • Engage with University faculty and staff to ensure consistent alignment with our curriculum and their overall program

  • Manage teaching assistants to ensure students receive appropriate support

Qualifications 

  • Master's Degree or PhD in Computer science (or closely related field)

  • 4+ years of full-time working experience in a software development/engineering role

  • Availability to lead lectures during the course times listed above   

  • Available to meet with teaching assistants once per week outside of class

  • Strong working knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, and modern AI-assisted development workflows

  • Experience with open source development practices and large codebases

  • 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

Seasonal/Part-Time Employee Benefits

  • Wellness: Employee Assistance Program

  • Financial Security: 401(k)

  • Additional Perks: Exclusive marketplace savings 

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

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