Professor & Program Director – Short-Term AI Courses (Designer & Instructor)

Program Director – Short-Term AI Courses

Location: Remote & In-Person

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible)

About Us:
We are a small university based in San Jose, CA, dedicated to providing cutting-edge, short-term courses (32 units) focused on emerging technologies like AI, creative applications, and more. Our goal is to equip learners with practical, hands-on skills that they can immediately apply in their personal or professional projects.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Director to lead the creation and delivery of our short-term course catalog. This role requires a visionary educator who can design engaging, high-quality courses, oversee instruction, and adapt offerings based on learner demand and emerging trends. The Program Director will work both remotely and in-person to manage course development, teaching, and program strategy, with limited international travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Course Development: Design, structure, and continuously update a catalog of short-term courses, including topics such as AI for Coding, AI for Medicine, and other emerging applications.
• Instruction & Facilitation: Deliver high-quality instruction both online and in-person, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.
• Curriculum Management: Develop syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and assessment methods tailored for short-term courses.
• Program Strategy: Analyze market trends and learner feedback to identify new course opportunities and prioritize offerings based on demand.
• Instructor Oversight: If needed, recruit, train, and mentor adjunct instructors to support course delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of teaching and learning outcomes, ensuring courses meet industry relevance and learner expectations.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain an active learning community among students, encouraging collaboration, networking, and practical application of skills.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in curriculum design, program management, or instructional leadership.
• Expertise in AI applications and creative technologies (e.g., coding, film-making, digital media).
• Strong teaching or training experience with both online and in-person audiences.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to innovate and adapt course offerings based on emerging trends and learner needs.
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms, tools, and content delivery systems is a plus.

Key Attributes:

• Visionary and proactive mindset, capable of identifying and developing new opportunities.
• Creative, engaging, and passionate about technology education.
• Comfortable working independently as well as leading a team.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to engage in limited international travel to support course development or instruction.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and program growth.
• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your experience in AI and Medicine
• Sample syllabus or teaching portfolio (if available)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $85.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95128