Adjunct Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - CSU Dominguez Hills - Fall 2026 (In-Person, Master’s Degree Required)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location: </strong>CSU Dominguez Hills,<strong> </strong>Carson, CA, United States</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role-Type:</strong> Seasonal Part-Time, W2 Employee (up to 10 hours/week)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Duration: </strong>August 2026 - December 2026 (Training start and the Fall Academic Term)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reports To: </strong>Program Manager&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation: </strong>All new hires begin at $75/hour</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>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.</strong> The AI course covers theory, algorithms, and practical applications of generative models, including modern large language models (LLMs) and multimodal systems.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You will need to be free during the Fall Academic Term which runs between August through December, 2026.</strong> 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:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mondays/Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:15pm PT</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Key Activities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead in-person class sessions of approximately 25-75 college students, supporting students in achieving learning objectives</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Review course material and plan for lessons to be highly engaging and industry relevant, with CodePath provided curriculum&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work with the Program Manager to oversee the course and work with other co- instructors as needed</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in regular syncs with instructors and teaching assistants leading up to the start of the course</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Use course feedback to implement course improvements and propose curriculum changes that ensure KPIs are met</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in check-ins with instructors during the course, optionally shadowing some of the other instructor’s sessions, to provide instructors feedback</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Engage with University faculty and staff to ensure consistent alignment with our curriculum and their overall program</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage teaching assistants to ensure students receive appropriate support</span></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Master’s Degree or PhD in Computer science (or closely related field)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4+ years of full-time working experience in a software development/engineering role</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Availability to lead lectures during the course times listed above&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Available to meet with teaching assistants once per week outside of class</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong working knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, and modern AI-assisted development workflows</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with open source development practices and large codebases</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with Python&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working through shifting priorities and learning, while maintaining organization and control</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A passion for training the next generation of developers and some experience teaching in an educational, volunteer or work setting, for online learning environments</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>(Preferred) </em></strong>1+ years of instructional experience with a demonstrated track record of educational excellence</span></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Seasonal/Part-Time Employee Benefits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wellness: Employee Assistance Program</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Financial Security: 401(k)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Additional Perks: Exclusive marketplace savings&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;<strong>* This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits or paid time-off</strong></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$75</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$75 USD</span></div></div></div>