AI-Augmented Software Development Faculty / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

ECPI University LLC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 1,500 - 1,800; Full time

Job summary

ECPI University in Manassas, VA seeks an AI-augmented Software Development Faculty Member to serve as a Subject Matter Expert. You will lead integration of AI tools and responsible development practices across the undergraduate software development curriculum.

The role emphasizes teaching courses at the intersection of software development and AI, designing curriculum, mentoring faculty, and staying current with generative AI advances to prepare students for ethical AI-enabled careers.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on expertise in AI-augmented software development.
• Experience designing or delivering curriculum for beginners to intermediate learners.
• Teaching or mentoring experience is preferred.
• Strong ability to map AI competencies to industry frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as institutional SME for AI-augmented software development and guide curriculum design.
• Design and refine curriculum covering AI-assisted coding, LLM API development, and prompt engineering.
• Teach courses at the intersection of software development and AI with real-world tools and scaffolded projects.
• Model professional AI-augmented workflows in the classroom using AI coding assistants and API integrations.
• Incorporate secure coding principles (OWASP Top 10, CWE) into AI-augmented instruction.
• Mentor faculty in adopting AI-augmented pedagogical strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to align curriculum with industry expectations for AI-literate developers.
• Stay current with generative AI advancements and evolving roles in software development.

Skills

AI-augmented development

Curriculum design

Teaching & mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering/AI

18+ graduate-semester hours in the discipline

Ph.D. strongly preferred

Tools

GitHub Copilot

LLM APIs

LangChain/AutoGen

Job description

AI-Augmented Software Development Faculty / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: AIAUG004368

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Compensation: $1,499 – $1,801 per course section. Compensation is determined by discipline, credential level, and course type. Ranges reflect good faith estimates based on current pay practices.

This position is based at our Manassas, VA campus location.

Overview

ECPI University is seeking a Software Development Faculty Member with deep expertise in AI-augmented development practices to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). This role leads the integration of AI tools, responsible development principles, and modern software engineering practices across the undergraduate software development curriculum — with a particular focus on preparing students who are new to coding to work productively and ethically alongside AI systems from day one of their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as institutional SME for AI-augmented software development, guiding curriculum design across the full undergraduate software development program
• Design, develop, and refine curriculum covering AI-assisted coding, LLM-based application development, prompt engineering, AI-augmented architecture and design thinking, and responsible/ethical AI development practices
• Teach courses at the intersection of software development and artificial intelligence, using real-world tools, scaffolded projects, and industry-aligned case studies accessible to students with no prior coding experience
• Model professional AI-augmented development workflows in the classroom — including AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Kilo Code), LLM API integration, and prompt-driven design and documentation practices
• Incorporate secure coding principles (OWASP Top 10, CWE) into AI-augmented development instruction, helping students understand how AI tools can both introduce and help mitigate software vulnerabilities
• Mentor faculty colleagues in adopting AI-augmented pedagogical strategies and tools across software development courses
• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure curriculum reflects current industry expectations for AI-literate software developers
• Stay continuously current with advancements in generative AI, agentic coding tools, LLM frameworks, and their evolving roles in professional software development

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related field OR
• Master's degree with 18+ graduate semester hours in the discipline
• Ph.D. strongly preferred, particularly with research or applied focus in AI, software engineering, or human-computer interaction

Experience

• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in AI-augmented software development (e.g., AI-assisted coding workflows, LLM API development, prompt engineering, agentic development tools)
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience (10+ years preferred), with direct exposure to AI-integrated development environments
• Experience designing or delivering curriculum, training, or professional development for beginner-to-intermediate learners
• Teaching or mentoring experience preferred, particularly with students new to programming

Technical Skills

Required:

• AI-assisted coding tools and workflows (GitHub Copilot, Kilo Code, Cursor, or equivalent)
• LLM concepts and application development using LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or equivalent)
• Prompt engineering principles and patterns for software development contexts
• Secure coding awareness: OWASP Top 10, CWE, AI-introduced vulnerability patterns

Preferred

• Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, or equivalent)
• AI ethics frameworks and responsible development practices
• Full-stack web development with AI integration
• AI-augmented architecture and design thinking methodologies

Certifications (Preferred)

• GitHub Copilot or GitHub Foundations certification
• Azure AI Engineer or AWS ML Specialty
• Google Professional ML Engineer
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agile practitioner

Skills & Abilities

• Deep expertise in AI-augmented development with ability to scaffold complex concepts for students encountering programming for the first time
• Strong curriculum development skills with experience mapping AI competencies to industry frameworks (e.g., NICE Workforce Framework, ACM/IEEE Computing Curricula)
• Ability to model professional-grade AI workflows in accessible, confidence-building ways for novice learners
• Commitment to responsible AI development — able to teach both the power and the ethical responsibilities of AI-assisted software creation
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for innovation, instructional excellence, and preparing students for the AI-augmented workforce

ECPI University offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ECPI University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

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