AI Subject Matter Expert-Instructor, (part-time contract)

We Are:

At Data Society Group, we provide the highest quality, leading-edge, industry-tailored data and AI training and solutions for Fortune 1,000 companies and federal, state, and local governmental organizations. We partner with our clients to educate, equip, and empower their workforce with the skills they need to achieve their goals and expand their impact. Data Society Group publishes CDO Magazine, the preeminent global publication for Data Officers. Our executive boards include industry leaders, engineers, and data scientists from across the world. We are empowering the workforce of the future, from data literacy for all employees to support for data engineers and data scientists to train up on the most complex AI solutions and Machine Learning skills.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced AI Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Instructor to deliver engaging, hands-on virtual instruction in modern full-stack development and AI-assisted coding workflows. This role is ideal for practitioners who are actively building applications and are equally passionate about designing and developing high-quality technical training content.

You will help shape both what is taught and how it is taught, creating impactful learning experiences that prepare professionals to work effectively with modern development stacks and AI-powered tools.

As an independent contractor, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to teach subjects you’re passionate about while being supported by a collaborative and communicative team. Your role is not just to instruct, but to inspire—creating a positive and supportive learning environment where learners leave empowered and ready to act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and continuously improve course materials, including slide decks, labs, exercises, and assessments
• Translate real-world development workflows into structured, learner-friendly content
• Deliver high-quality, live instruction on full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript development and AI-assisted coding practices
• Guide learners through hands-on exercises building real-world applications
• Demonstrate best practices for integrating AI tools into the software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine curriculum based on learner feedback and evolving industry trends
• Mentor learners and provide technical support throughout the training experience

What You Bring:

We are looking for a practitioner-educator who is as skilled at writing code as they are at facilitating impactful learning sessions.

The ideal candidate possesses the following attributes:

• The ability to convert complex, real-world technical workflows into educational content that is both structured and scalable.
• A proactive commitment to staying updated on the latest advancements in AI development tools and industry methodologies.
• A teaching style characterized by clarity, high energy, and the flexibility to thrive in live, interactive instructional settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Production-level experience building full-stack applications using:
  • JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Backend frameworks such as Node.js/Express or Next.js
  • Frontend frameworks such as React
• Proven experience developing technical training content or curricula, including hands-on labs and project-based learning
• Ability to break down complex technical concepts into clear, structured, and engaging instructional materials
• Active, real-world use of AI coding assistants, such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor, within IDEs like VS Code
• Experience incorporating AI tools into day-to-day development workflows (e.g., code generation, debugging, refactoring)
• Working knowledge of prompt engineering techniques, including:
  • Chain-of-thought prompting
  • Few-shot prompting
  • Contract-first prompting
• Hands-on experience configuring and working with MCP server connections in VS Code
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Figma, including Dev Mode and component inspection
• Experience delivering training to professional, enterprise, or government audiences
• Background in instructional design, adult learning principles, or curriculum development frameworks