CodePath In Residence Instructor Fall 2026

About the Role

Location: In-Person various locations United States

Role-Type: Adjunct Instructor Seasonal Full-Time W2 Employee 

Duration: July 20 2026 - December 23 2026 (onboarding and training begin in July precise course dates vary by institutional calendars) 

Reports To: Senior Manager Program Implementation

Compensation: $72000 to $88000 total pay for the full assignment (if needed relocation assistance available up to $5000 covering flights and accommodation)

Interview timeline: Offers extended on a rolling basis with a target final date of June 30 2026

CIR Instructors do not just teach computer science; they change the trajectory of students who are one great class away from believing they belong in tech.

As a CIR Instructor you will step into a university classroom as a full institution-backed instructor. You’ll bring your industry experience directly to students in their first computer science course teaching live and in person delivering CodePath's industry-aligned curriculum in Python Java or C++ with thoughtful integration of AI into how students learn and problem-solve.

CodePath provides training onboarding and ongoing support. Your host university plugs you into faculty mentorship and a collaborative teaching environment. You will build trust on campus unlock confidence in students and help shape what CS education looks like at your institution.

This is a full-immersion role. It starts with training in July 2026 and runs through the Fall semester on campus ending in December 2026. It's best suited for engineers who are local to their assigned university or able to relocate and who are ready to make the most meaningful semester of their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Training & Development: Attend summer onboarding sessions to build proficiency with CodePath’s teaching tools and instructional strategies before the semester begins

• Course Instruction: Teach an introductory computer science course (20-120 students per section) supporting students in achieving learning objectives

• Additional Instruction: Support additional CodePath courses and programs with partner universities as a Lead Instructor (as capacity allows)

• Curriculum Adaptation & Lesson Preparation: Review the provided curriculum and adapt or modify materials as needed to align with the university’s course structure learning objectives and student needs while preparing and delivering engaging industry-relevant lessons 

• Teaching Assistant Leadership: Manage mentor and support Teaching Assistants (Tech Fellows) where applicable. These are advanced students who assist part-time (approx. 1:20 TF-to-student ratio at select sites)

• Office Hours: Hold regular in-person office hours and actively encourage student participation

• Partnership: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. CodePath Outreach and Program Managers) and external partners (e.g. faculty mentors and university administrators) to ensure alignment with program goals

• Deliver Impact beyond the classroom: Integrate enrichment components like technical interview prep workshops and promote use of CodePath’s Career Center resources

• Outreach: Partner with Campus Outreach teams to support and promote CodePath courses through on-campus engagement initiatives

• Community-building: Foster a strong CIR community by participating in regular cohort calls contributing to discussions and sharing insights and resources

• Feedback: Share timely feedback with the CIR program team about the experience at your specific university and the program overall

• Deepen Institutional Knowledge Base: Capture and share knowledge (e.g. resource links departmental context tips) that will support future CIR Instructors at your institution

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering using Java Python or C++

• Ability to reside near campus and be on-site from August through December 2026

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; comfortable navigating ambiguity

• Demonstrated passion for teaching and prior experience leading classrooms

• High levels of professionalism and responsiveness across multiple forms of communication with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications 

• Required at select partner institutions: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or a related field (see locations below)

• UPRM only: Fluency or working proficiency in Spanish

• Experience mentoring or managing junior developers

• Prior experience teaching a technical course

Partner Locations

• Alabama A&M University - Huntsville AL - Python

• Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta GA - Python

• California State University Dominguez Hills - Carson CA (MS preferred) - Java

• California State University Fullerton (MS preferred) - Fullerton CA - C++

• Fisk University - Nashville TN (MS preferred) - Python 

• Florida A&M University - Tallahassee FL (MS preferred) -  C++

• Florida International University - Miami FL - Python

• Hampton University - Hampton VA (MS required) - Java

• Howard University - Washington D.C. (MS preferred) - Python

• Morehouse College - Atlanta GA - C++

• Morgan State University - Baltimore MD (MS preferred) - Python

• New Mexico State University - Las Cruces NM (MS preferred) - Java

• North Carolina A&T State University - Greensboro NC (MS required) - Python

• Prairie View A&M University - Prairie View TX (MS preferred) - Python

• Tennessee State University - Nashville TN (MS preferred) - Python

• University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez - Mayaguez Puerto Rico - Python

• University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso TX - Python

Seasonal/Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program

• Additional Perks: Exclusive marketplace savings

What We Do

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.Breaking into the tech industry requires a number of factors: industry-relevant knowledge connections specific hard and soft skills an understanding of how to navigate the job search and the technical interviewing process. ​​Many college CS programs don't have the depth of resources or support needed to practically set students up for career success like keeping up with the latest industry trends building employer partnerships and providing access to critical internships where students can get a foothold in the industry.Even the most well-funded prestigious programs can have gaps that prevent a comprehensive education.

Why Work With Us

We believe tech excellence can be within reach for anyone given the right resources and the chance to apply them. When you work here you're helping make that real. If building a more inclusive future of tech alongside bright students college programs and top employers sounds like your kind of work CodePath is the place.

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