CodePath.org
Adjunct Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - CSU Dominguez Hills - Fall 2026 (In-Person, Master’s Degree Required)
CodePath is the largest educator of college computer science students in the country. We have trained over 40,000 students from 1,000+ universities. Our partners include Amazon, Google, Meta, and 4,000+ companies across the industry. We’ve been training the next generation of technical talent for nearly a decade, and we just launched a $150M initiative with Anthropic, building one of the most ambitious AI workforce programs in the world.
We're now expanding into new markets and scaling our team so we can move at the speed AI is transforming the workforce. People joining CodePath now will have the opportunity to help architect the next frontier of our work.
We are building toward millions of learners, hundreds of millions in revenue, and billions in economic impact for a generation of technical talent who have historically been locked out of tech. If you want to own something and be part of a 0-to-1 journey at an organization moving at the speed of AI, we think you’d love it here.
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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