Lead Instructor, Cybersecurity - Spring 2026
CodePathCodePath 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: Remote, United States
Role-Type: Seasonal Part-Time, W2 Employee (up to 10 hours/week)
Duration: January 2026 - May 2026 (Training start and the Spring Academic Term)
Reports To: Program Manager
Compensation: All new hires begin at $75/hour
Lead instructors are responsible for providing in-class instruction and are the “face” of CodePath’s virtual classes taught to university students across the nation. Lead instructors plan for engaging lessons using CodePath curriculum and ensure the course is meeting program KPIs while integrating student feedback throughout the program. Instructors also might work with co-instructors and teaching assistants to coordinate in class activities and support.
We are looking specifically for instructors to lead our Cybersecurity (CYB) courses. The CYB course series covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity which includes utilizing, real-world threat intelligence platforms, collecting and correlating security data, performing incident management, and performing vulnerability scanning, packet sniffing, and threat hunting.
You will need to be free during the Spring Academic Term which runs between January through May, 2026. The full date range listed also includes time needed for pre-course instructor training. The course times you could be potentially assigned are set to take place on:
- Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET, 8:00pm-10:00pm ET
Key Activities
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Lead online class sessions of approximately 300-450 college students, supporting students in achieving learning objectives
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Review course material and plan for lessons to be highly engaging and industry relevant, with CodePath provided curriculum
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Work with the Program Manager to oversee the course and work with other co-instructors as needed
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Participate in syncs with instructors and teaching assistants leading up to the start of the course, as an onboarding and to make sure instructors feel well prepared to run effective sessions during the program
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Use course feedback to implement course improvements and propose curriculum changes that ensure KPIs are met
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Participate in check-ins with instructors during the course, optionally shadowing some of the other instructor’s sessions, to provide instructors feedback
Qualifications
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4+ years of full-time working experience in a software development/engineering role
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Availability to lead lectures during at least one of the course times listed above
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Security+ or similar preferred, as pathway requires general knowledge of a variety of Cybersecurity concepts
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Proficiency with Linux, Bash shell commands, package installation, and using SSH to access a remote machine
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Experience working through shifting priorities and learning, while maintaining organization and control
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A passion for training the next generation of developers and some experience teaching in an educational, volunteer or work setting, for online learning environments
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(Preferred) 1+ years of instructional experience with a demonstrated track record of educational excellence
* This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits or paid time-off.