ECPI University
ECPI University

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

Virginia Beach, VA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Documentation
  • Leadership
  • Computer Science
  • Research
  • FOCUS
  • Software Engineering
  • Human-computer Interaction
  • API
  • Management
  • Curriculum
  • Training
  • Professional Development
  • Teaching
  • Mentorship
  • Application Development
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Software Development
  • Data Structure
  • Version Control
  • Debugging
  • OWASP
  • LangChain
  • Autogen
  • Cloud Computing
  • Vertex
  • Web Development
  • Design Thinking
  • GitHub
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Scrum
  • SAFE
  • Agile
  • Curriculum Development
  • Mapping
  • Workflow
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Innovation
  • Artificial Intelligence

Summary

***This is for day-time faculty***

This position is based at our Virginia Beach, 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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