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

Company : Ecpi University

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

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

Core software development fundamentals: OOP, data structures, version control, debugging

Secure coding awareness: OWASP Top 10, CWE, AI-introduced vulnerability patterns

Preferred:

Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, or equivalent)

Cloud AI/ML development services (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI)

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

AWS Certified Developer / Azure Developer Associate

Azure AI Engineer or AWS ML Specialty

Google Professional ML Engineer

Any recognized LLM/generative AI development credential

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

Benefits

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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