Full-Stack Summer Bootcamp Instructor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech Talent Pipeline Residency Program (TTPR) at RFCUNY is seeking a Full-Stack Summer Bootcamp Instructor for Summer 2026. This 12-week intensive bootcamp (June 1 – August 21, 2026) will serve as the foundational launch point for a multi-semester technical education program, establishing core competencies across four key technical domains: IT/Hardware, Full-Stack Development, Cybersecurity, and Data Analysis. The program is committed to increasing diversity in the technology workforce and ensuring students graduate work-ready. The Lead Instructor will be responsible for the design and delivery of the bootcamp curriculum across all five pillars, in coordination with TTPR program staff. This role requires comfort delivering instruction across all core areas and demonstrable depth in at least two tracks, with the curriculum designed to be relevant across all four career paths.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent alternative education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Demonstrated expertise in full-stack web development (frontend + backend), with proficiency in JavaScript, Python, Typescript, or another OOP language.
Practical experience with at least two of the four placement-track domains: full-stack development, IT/hardware, cybersecurity, or data analysis.
Active use of AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar) with the ability to teach their effective and responsible application.
Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS (compute, storage, IAM, deployment).
Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
Proficiency with Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
Demonstrated experience in a teaching, training, or mentorship role; ability to build an inclusive, welcoming learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with networking fundamentals and security principles (OSI model, TCP/IP, authentication, encryption basics).
Experience with data wrangling, analysis, and visualization using real-world datasets.
Experience with cybersecurity tools, concepts, or certifications (CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent coursework).
Experience/familiarity with .NET technologies.
Experience designing competency-based or project-based curricula.
Experience in a teaching or mentorship role, and a demonstrated ability to create a welcoming and open learning environment.
Tech industry experience and experience recruiting for tech roles are a plus.

Responsibilities

Refine the curriculum and select appropriate resources and learning platforms, in collaboration with TTPR’s program manager and tech advisor.
Develop project-based learning modules that span multiple curriculum pillars and connect to real-world role scenarios.
Deliver engaging lectures, live coding demonstrations, and technical presentations across curriculum pillars.
Design and implement individual and group projects that build applied, portfolio-ready skills.
Integrate and model intelligent, effective, and responsible use of AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) throughout instruction as professional-grade development aid, not as shortcuts.
Guide students through cloud deployments, API integrations, and data workflows in hands-on settings.
Evaluate student progress through formal and informal assessments, providing constructive, actionable feedback.
Collaborate with four Teaching Assistants, a program manager, a tech advisor, and a faculty advisor throughout the bootcamp.