Full Stack Web Development Instructor - Vanderbilt University (Remote)

The Job:

2U is seeking a Web Development professional who has a passion for making a difference. Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Web Development positions. Instructors will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.

This is a fully remote, part-time position.

Why teach with us?

Instructors, with the help of teaching assistants; lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students. You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching! You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed.

What You Will Do:

• Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning

• Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience

• Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels

• Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience

• Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students

• Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics

• Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner

• Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture

• Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Web Development

• Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access

• One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended

• A positive attitude

• Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by 2U

• Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students

• Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience

Proficiency in the following is required:

• General - Git, MVC, Object-Oriented Programming

• Browser-Based Technologies - HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Responsive Design, Bootstrap, and React.js

• Server-Side Development - User Authentication, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs),and MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), ORM, Template Engines (Handlebars.js)

• Databases - MySQL and MongoDB

Logistics:

• 24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)

• M/T/TH OR M/W/TH schedule

• Classes: 5:45 - 10pm (includes office hours and break)

• Classes are taught live online

Perks:

• Maintain your current career while teaching

• Paid Sick and Safe Leave

• Access to Wellness and Educational Resources

• Discounted tuition on 2U Short Courses

• Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others

• Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff

• Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

Hourly salary only: The anticipated hourly salary for this role is $40.78/hr - $43.92/hr Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate's assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.