Instructor, Data Science (Evening Hours, part-time, contract)

September 15, 2026

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Lambda School is on a mission to pioneer a new model of accessible higher education with no upfront costs and where the school invests in the students instead of the other way around. We are rethinking learning so that we can address the needs of both students and employers in tandem. We’re a progressive alternative to traditional college and fast track bootcamps. Lambda is an intensive program and an immersive live, online curriculum that teaches people the hard and soft skills they need to launch a new tech career. We offer both full time and part time courses to our students.

Lambda has successfully completed funding rounds with premier tier venture investors and we have students in almost every State across the United States. We’re looking for passionate, talented people who want to change the way the world thinks about higher education and unlock human potential, regardless of circumstance.

If that sounds exciting to you, let’s talk. Our success depends on building teams who can challenge each other's assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them. Lambda School welcomes a diverse pool of applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups and non-traditional backgrounds who can appreciate the diverse student communities that we serve and are looking to grow into. This includes women, people with disabilities, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or gender nonconforming, first and second generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Lambda School is on a mission to pioneer a new model of accessible higher education with no upfront costs and where the school invests in the students instead of the other way around. We are rethinking learning so that we can address the needs of both students and employers in tandem. We’re a progressive alternative to traditional college and fast track bootcamps. Lambda is an intensive program and an immersive live, online curriculum that teaches people the hard and soft skills they need to launch a new tech career. We offer both full time and part time courses to our students.

Lambda has successfully completed funding rounds with premier tier venture investors and we have students in almost every State across the United States. We’re looking for passionate, talented people who want to change the way the world thinks about higher education and unlock human potential, regardless of circumstance.

If that sounds exciting to you, let’s talk. Our success depends on building teams who can challenge each other's assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them. Lambda School welcomes a diverse pool of applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups and non-traditional backgrounds who can appreciate the diverse student communities that we serve and are looking to grow into. This includes women, people with disabilities, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or gender nonconforming, first and second generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

What you'll do:

Teach live code-alongs and host Q&A sessions during PST evening hours (Monday - Friday between 6-9 pm PST) Explain complex concepts with simplicity and ease by using real-life examples, practice exercises, analogies, and storytelling.
Provide academic support to learners during PST evening hours in the form of office hours and/or live chat.
Allocate time for proactive outreach for academic help on a weekly basis.
Provide and document curriculum feedback on a regular basis.
Report to Lambda on student progress and successes throughout the course.
Review quantitative and qualitative feedback given to students.
Collaborate cross-functionally as needed.
Days/times will vary and hours will be on average 10 hours per week but up to a maximum of 25 hours as needed.

What you'll have:

2+ experience in teaching/training, online classroom management, and/or instructional design
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to a novice; strong empathy for learners
Process-oriented with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Extremely comfortable and compelling in public speaking situations
Strong Python programming skills, and experience with the Python Data Science ecosystem (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, etc.)
Strong subject-matter expertise in Data Science — being broadly aware of best practices, and knowing at least a few subtopics in depth
Motivation to take initiative and proactively solves problems
Self-starting with the ability to effectively work autonomously with little oversightAbility to work with a diverse group of individuals
If your highest education is High School Diploma or GED, you are required to have 5+ years of working experience in the industry in a technical data role
If your highest education is a College Degree (proof required), you are required to have 3+ years of working experience in a technical data role

Lambda School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Lambda School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Lambda School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Lambda School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

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