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# Adjunct Instructor, Applied AI Engineering - New Mexico State University - Spring 2027 (In-Person, Master’s Degree Preferred) at CodePath

- **Company:** CodePath
- **Location:** Las Cruces, NM
- **Compensation:** $75/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/codepath/jobs/5273086007

## Job description

CodePath is the largest educator of college computer science students in the country. We've trained over 40,000 students from 1,000+ universities, and our partners include Amazon, Google, and other leading technology companies. We've spent nearly a decade training the next generation of technical talent, and we just launched a $150M initiative with Anthropic, building one of the most ambitious AI workforce programs in the world.

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.

We believe technical skill is the fastest way to turn raw talent into real opportunity. We train the engineers the AI era runs on, building toward millions of learners, hundreds of millions in revenue, and billions in economic impact. If you want to own something and be part of a 0-to-1 journey at an organization moving at the speed of AI, this is the place to build it.

## About the Role

Location: New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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

Duration: January 2027 - May 2027 (Training start and the Spring Academic Term)

Reports To: Program Manager

Compensation: All new hires begin at $75/hour

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.

We are looking for instructors preferably 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. The AI course covers theory, algorithms, and practical applications of generative models, including modern large language models (LLMs) and multimodal systems.

You will need to be free during the Spring Academic Term which runs between January through May, 2027. 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:

- Mondays/Wednesdays, 1:30pm-2:45pm MT

## Key Activities

- Lead in-person class sessions of approximately 20-30 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

- (Preferable) 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

- This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits or paid time-off Pay range $75—$75 USD

## About CodePath

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CodePath is a nonprofit that trains college students—especially those from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds—to become AI-native software engineers through industry-vetted courses, career support, and direct employer partnerships.
- **Entity Type**: Private (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Michael Ellison, Nathan Esquenazi, Tim Lee

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Education technology (EdTech), workforce development, artificial intelligence training
- **Target customers**: B2C (college CS students), B2B (colleges/universities), and B2B (employers seeking technical talent)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Reprogramming higher education to create the first AI-native generation of engineers, CTOs, and founders." [codepath.org/about](https://www.codepath.org/about)

## Products & Services
- **Industry-Aligned Courses**: AI‑integrated, project‑based courses taught by senior engineers from top tech companies; delivered virtually or embedded on campus via the CodePath In Residence program. [codepath.org](https://www.codepath.org/)
- **Claude Corps**: A 12‑month, fully paid program (launched with Anthropic in 2026) that places early‑career AI‑native builders inside nonprofits to advance their missions. [codepath.org](https://www.codepath.org/) & [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/codepathorg)
- **Career Services & Employer Network**: 24/7 AI‑enhanced virtual career support, 1:1 mentorship, career workshops, invite‑only employer events, and a nationwide network of 60+ leading employers. [codepath.org/careers](https://www.codepath.org/careers)
- **Open‑Source Project Experience**: Students contribute to real open‑source projects using Claude Code to build portfolios. [codepath.org](https://www.codepath.org/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit); not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: $1B+ in economic impact in the last year (2025) from alumni earnings and contributions. [codepath.org/careers](https://www.codepath.org/careers)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Anthropic (co‑launched Claude Corps); top hiring companies include Amazon, Microsoft, and Google; partner colleges span 1,000+ US institutions. [codepath.org/about](https://www.codepath.org/about) & [codepath.org](https://www.codepath.org/)
- **Growth Signals**: 50,000+ students enrolled (up from 40,000 alumni cited previously), $150M initiative with Anthropic to train 1,000 AI fellows in year one, expanding into new markets and scaling the team, recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. [codepath.org/careers](https://www.codepath.org/careers) & [codepath.org/about](https://www.codepath.org/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- Largest educator of college computer science students in the U.S.; 74% of students come from underrepresented backgrounds.
- AI‑native curriculum co‑created with frontier AI labs (Anthropic/Claude) and continuously updated based on real employer hiring needs.
- Proven outcomes: alumni earn a median first‑year salary of $95,000—$25K more than peers—and are hired by 4,000+ companies.
- Zero cost to students, removing financial barriers to entry.
- Nationwide college network (1,000+ campuses) and a deeply embedded employer partnership model.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale AI workforce programs (e.g., Claude Corps) to meet the demand created by AI industry transformation.
- Expand into new geographic markets and build new end‑to‑end products using frontier AI tools.
- Deepen integration of AI into every course and career touchpoint to maintain “AI‑native by design” positioning.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission‑driven, AI‑native, and “ridiculously ambitious” with high ownership and autonomy.
- **Work Model**: Fully remote across the U.S. (and some roles in Europe, Canada, and LATAM); async discipline with intentional culture‑building. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/codepathorg)
- **Impact**: Work at a scale most organizations never reach (50,000+ students, 1,000+ colleges), with the chance to change the trajectory of entire communities.
- **Tech Stack**: Heavy use of frontier AI tools (Claude, Claude Code); opportunity to create new functions and products from scratch.
- **Team Size**: ~55 total employees (10 in product + tech) as of 2026, offering significant ownership and growth potential. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/codepathorg)

## Sources
1. [codepath.org/careers](https://www.codepath.org/careers)
2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/codepath](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/codepath)
3. [codepath.org/about](https://www.codepath.org/about)
4. [builtin.com/company/codepathorg](https://builtin.com/company/codepathorg)
5. [codepath.org](https://www.codepath.org/)

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