Lead Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - Summer 2026

CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders.

We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.

With over 40,000 students and alumni from 1,000 colleges now working at 4,050 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future. CodePath is supported by Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Anthropic, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, Salesforce, and The Studio at Blue Meridian Partners, among others.

About the Role

Location: Remote, United States

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

Duration: May 25, 2026 - August 7, 2026 (Training start and the Summer Academic Term)

Reports To: Program Manager

Compensation: All new hires begin at $75/hour

Most CS students graduate without ever working on a real-world AI project or learning from someone who actually builds with these tools. CodePath exists to change that. As a Lead Instructor, you're one of the main reasons a student who wouldn't otherwise have access gets the kind of technical training usually reserved for students at elite universities.

Lead instructors are the "face" of CodePath's virtual classes. You'll plan engaging lessons using CodePath's curriculum, monitor course KPIs, incorporate student feedback, and coordinate with co-instructors and teaching assistants throughout the program. Each session you lead reaches 300–450 students, many of whom will tell you it's the most industry-relevant coursework they had in college.

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

We are looking for Instructors who are available during the Summer 2026 Academic Term which runs from the week of June 2nd through the week of August 4th, 2026. Some additional availability is also needed in May for pre-course instructor training.

The course times you could be potentially assigned are set to take place on:

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Tuesday, 5:00p-7:00p PT

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Wednesday 4:00p-6:00p PT

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Thursday, 5:00p-7:00p PT

Key Activities

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Lead online class sessions of approximately 300-450 college students, supporting students in achieving learning objectives

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

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Work with the Program Manager to oversee the course and work with other co-instructors as needed

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Participate in syncs with instructors and teaching assistants leading up to the start of the course, as an onboarding and to make sure instructors feel well prepared to run effective sessions during the program

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Use course feedback to implement course improvements and propose curriculum changes that ensure KPIs are met

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Participate in check-ins with instructors during the course, optionally shadowing some of the other instructor’s sessions, to provide instructors feedback

Qualifications

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

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Availability to lead lectures during at least one of the course times listed above

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Strong understanding of GenAI and previous usage in a Software Engineering role

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Proficiency with Python

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Experience working through shifting priorities and learning, while maintaining organization and control

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A passion for training the next generation of developers and some experience teaching in an educational, volunteer or work setting, for online learning environments

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(Preferred) 1+ years of instructional experience with a demonstrated track record of educational excellence

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

Pay range
$75—$75 USD