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Fullstack Academy is America's preeminent tech-training bootcamp. From coding to Ai, and cyber security to data analytics, we offer comprehensive and immersive online programs that have helped thousands of professionals launch their careers in the most vibrant sectors of today's economy.
"Fullstack Academy has been a life-changing experience" is something we hear often and the reason why we come to work everyday. We’re looking for a part-time Instructor to help transform the lives of our students, and through them, their communities and economies.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Part-Time Instructor, you'll scale your impact as an AIML professional by training the next generation of AI experts. You’ll create engaging and dynamic learning experiences through deployment of instructional best practices that are student-centered and designed to meet the needs of adult learners. You’ll facilitate lessons from the curriculum serving as a subject matter expert to students relating course concepts to the profession and real world. You will support students through exercises designed to build knowledge and skills and promote grit, problem-solving and a collaborative learning community. Ultimately, you will prepare students for the next chapter in their lives as they seek employment in the AIML field..
This role reports to a Learner Experience Manager and is supported by a collaborative instructional team and dedicated support staff to ensure an exceptional experience for each student in the cohort.
Classes are delivered synchronously and are 100% online.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructors are stewards, role models and brand ambassadors. They are respectful and professional and will neither discriminate nor tolerate discrimination by or against any members of the Fullstack Community. Instructors are critical members of the Instructional Team dedicated to developing their capacity for effective instruction, subject matter expertise and mentoring through this immersive role. They follow high standards to drive outcomes and motivate the students they serve to achieve competence, confidence and career readiness.
- Create a positive, professional and inclusive learning environment
- Teach select lessons in accordance with learning objectives and fidelity to session plans provided by Fullstack
- Employ strategies known to meet the needs of adult learners
- Leverage tech tools and instructional best practices that engage learners
- Help students connect content to the real world by sharing industry insights and professional experience
- Manage regular communication with students to align on progress, expectations, celebrate milestones and address concern areas.
- Provide individualized student support during synchronous class sessions and outside class synchronously during office hours and asynchronously through timely communication
- Respond to communication from students and staff in a timely fashion
- Leverage instructional resources to meet needs of the students with varying backgrounds and experience
- Adhere to all Fullstack policies instructional team expectations
- Evaluate student performance and progression toward competencies based on course deliverables and course rubrics
- Provide constructive and timely feedback to students in the cohort
- Maintain accurate and current records and documentation related to student progress
- Escalate concerns in a timely manner to the Lead Instructor
- Assist in management of Performance Action Plans for individual students who need additional support
- Serve as role model for students
- Exhibit professionalism, an ethical and empathetic approach and act as an ambassador for our brand whenever engaging with Fullstack staff, students, industry and the public
- Promote student retention and amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture for the Learning Team, communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions and sharing of resources
- Encourage teamwork and seek feedback for continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum three years of professional experience as an AIML professional
- Minimum one or more of the following
- Bachelor 's Degree in any field AND minimum three years of professional experience as an AIML professional
- OR without a Bachelor’s degree a minimum of five years of professional experience as an AIML professional
- A passion for the AIML industry, and to impact lives and business outcomes
- A passion for teaching and an ability to explain complex technical concepts
- A history of choosing a path of integrity
- The ability to joyfully commit to a rigorous course schedule
Part-Time Instructors are hourly, non-exempt employees. As such they will be compensated for all time worked. Part-time Instructors can expect to work approximately 10-15 hours per week and should not exceed expected hours without manager approval. Part-Time Instructors are hourly, non-exempt employees. As such they will be compensated for all time worked.
Compensation: The anticipated pay range for this role is $45 per hour for candidates who meet the required qualifications.
Schedule: Current AIML cohorts run in the evenings on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with sessions scheduled 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM CST. Flexibility for evening availability is required.
