CodePath in Residence Instructor, Fall 2025 (Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN (MS required) - Python)

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 30,000 students and alumni from 700 colleges now working at 2,000 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future.

About The Role

Location: In-Person, various locations, United States

Role-Type: Seasonal Full-Time, W2 Employee

Duration: August 2025 - December 2025 (training begins early August, precise course dates vary by institutional calendars)

Reports To: Senior Manager, Program Implementation

Compensation: $170,000 to $210,000 (annualized salary)

Interview timeline: Offers extended on a rolling basis, with a target date of July 20, 2025

CodePath in Residence Instructors (CiR Instructors) help transform the career trajectory of computer science majors at our partner universities by delivering industry-informed instruction in Intro to Computer Science courses. CiR Instructors teach live, in-person (“in-residence”) and serve as institution-backed instructors during the Fall semester. CiR Instructors also help transform the career trajectory of computer science majors at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI’s) partners.

CiR Instructors receive robust training, onboarding, and ongoing support from the CodePath team alongside faculty mentorship and a collaborative teaching environment at their host university. CiR Instructors teach using CodePath’s industry-aligned curriculum in one or more languages (Python, Java, C++). The program begins with training in late summer 2025, with full on-campus immersion required throughout the Fall term.

CiR Instructors roles are suitable for those already living near their assigned university, or those who are able and willing to self-relocate for the duration of semester.

CiR Instructors are both classroom leaders and partnership stewards. They foster strong university relationships, inspire student confidence, and cultivate technical excellence. CiR Instructors play a pivotal role in shaping students’ early career journeys, while also influencing department strategies by building trust, surfacing insights, and offering actionable feedback.

We are looking for candidates with 3+ years of Software Engineering experience who are passionate about teaching, eager to immerse themselves in an academic setting, and excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

To thrive in this role, you should be a dynamic and inspiring technical expert with a commitment to inclusive education, strong classroom leadership skills, and a deep passion for empowering students.

This is a full-time role for the Fall 2025 academic term. Training begins in early August, and the teaching term runs from August through December 2025 (exact dates may vary by institution).

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 (15-50 students per section), supporting students in achieving learning objectives
• Lesson Preparation: Thoroughly review the provided curriculum and materials to deliver engaging, industry-relevant lessons aligned with learner needs (skeleton lesson plans are provided)
• 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
• Delivery Augmenting Materials: 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

• 3+ 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 2025
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and prior experience experience leading classrooms

Preferred Qualifications

• Required at select partner institutions: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or a related field (see notes below)
• UPRM only: Fluency or working proficiency of Spanish
• Experience mentoring or managing junior developers
• Prior experience teaching a technical course

Available Locations

• Alabama A&M University - Huntsville, AL (MS preferred) - Python
• Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA (MS required) - Python
• California State University, Dominguez Hills - Carson, CA - Java
• California State University, Fullterton - Fullterton, CA - C++
• Fisk University - Nashville, TN - Python
• Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, FL (MS required) - C++
• Florida International University - Miami, FL (MS required) - Java
• Hampton University - Hampton, VA (MS required) - Java
• Howard University - Washington D.C. - (MS required) - Python
• 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) - C++
• Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN (MS required) - Python
• University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (MS preferred) - Python
• University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX - Java
• Xavier University of Louisiana - New Orleans, LA - Python

Seasonal/Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Perks: Exclusive marketplace savings

Contact: Please reach out to recruiting@codepath.org with any questions.

Pay range

$170,000—$210,000 USD