Adjunct Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - Fisk University - Fall 2026 (In-Person, Master’s Degree Required)

About the role

Location: Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 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

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

Pay range

$75 - $75 USD