Computer Programming - Online Instructor - BYU-Pathway Worldwide

Computer Programming Course Instructor

Candidates must be fluent in English and submit their application in English to be considered. Only those currently living in and authorized to work in Brazil are eligible.

The application system will store candidate information. Once submitted, application details will be shared with Church Education System (CES) partners involved in the selection process. Applicants may receive a rejection email during or after review; however, unless a direct rejection is received from the hiring manager, applications will remain active and under consideration.

This posting serves as an interest list for future opportunities. Because hiring is based on enrollment needs, applicants may not be contacted immediately. Candidates not selected at this time will remain on file for consideration as future positions become available.

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The Computer Programming Course Instructor is an important part of the instructional team. With a strong focus on the academic success of every student, instructors use their subject matter expertise, deep understanding of the curriculum, and student population to:

1. Identify trends impeding academic success.
2. Conduct targeted outreach and provide instruction to target groups and individuals.
3. Build capable learners, confident in their ability to succeed academically and in life.

Instructors do not develop lessons or assessments, nor do they issue grades on student work (grading is handled by a centrally managed pool of qualified Graders).

Their focus is on the academic success of every student in their care.

Important: This is a part-time work-from-home position with the following flexible schedule:

• 10-12 hours per week (may vary week-to-week)
• At least 5 days worked each week
• Required attendance at periodic team meetings (as established by the department)

Course Description

Teaching and mentoring students (using Python and C#) for:

• CSE 110 - Introduction to Programming
• CSE 111 - Programming with Functions
• CSE 210 - Programming with Classes
• CSE 212 - Programming with Data Structures

These courses provide students with foundational computer programming skills, enabling them to contribute to software development teams.

CES Dress and Grooming Expectations

All online instructors and graders who support BYU-Pathway Worldwide commit to upholding the CES Honor Code in their roles as institutional representatives, leaders, and mentors.

Employees teach students through example and counsel how to make choices that exemplify these principles and expectations, while recognizing that the roles of employees and students are distinct from each other, and their choices will reflect these differences. Employees have a higher standard for dress and grooming.

When choosing attire, employees make decisions appropriate for their professional role, responsibilities, purpose, and setting.

Dress for men and women should:

• Be modest in fit and style. Dressing in a way that would cover the temple garment is a good guideline, whether or not one has been endowed. Accommodation may be made for athletic participation.
• Be neat and clean. Sloppy, overly casual, ragged, or extreme clothing is not acceptable.

Grooming:

• Hair should be clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors.
• Men's hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean-shaven. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed.

Position Summary

BYU Pathway and BYU Idaho online courses are structured to include both an instructor and graders. Instructors are responsible for teaching and overall course delivery, while graders support the learning process by reviewing and evaluating assignments and providing students with constructive feedback. We are seeking instructors who will apply their skills and subject matter expertise to mentor students and facilitate teaching/learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Using university and department-level procedures and materials to mentor and teach students.
• Gaining and retaining an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and assignments students are completing each week.
• Applying authoritative content expertise to respond promptly to student questions and concerns about course content and assignments.
• Serving as the facilitator of the learning process by supporting students through posts/announcements, emails, occasional one-on-one virtual meetings, and videos.
• Communicating regularly with students regarding their participation and performance, and carrying out outreach efforts to ensure effective instruction and mentoring throughout the course.
• Developing genuine and meaningful relationships with all students through regular and consistent communication across approved channels.
• Using department-created and curated training materials, procedures, and systems to prepare and execute appropriate class-wide, group-wide, and individual outreach plans based on student trends and needs.
• Showing consistent and timely responsiveness to students who respond to targeted outreach.
• Tracking communication histories and meaningful interactions with students, and planning follow-ups at appropriate intervals.
• Participating occasionally in training exercises and/or training meetings to receive additional guidance and feedback.
• Applying feedback received through training and evaluation to improve performance.

Qualifications

NOTE : An applicant's résumé and official transcripts will be used to determine eligibility to serve as an instructor for the Computer Programming courses. Please clearly highlight relevant education, professional work, and technologies on your résumé.

General Instructor Requirements:

• Deep understanding of and commitment to BYU Pathway Worldwide's mission, defining characteristics, and student population.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (required).
• Adaptability to new processes, procedures, and technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: professional, respectful, and unbiased in sensitive situations.
• Proven reliability and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and discipline-specific software.
• Experience with online teaching/learning, especially with at-risk learners (preferred).

Specific Course Requirements: Computer Programming

• A master's degree in computer science or a related field and two years of professional software development experience is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of work experience may be considered.
• Experience with Python, C#, or Java is required.
• Expert proficiency with basic programming concepts, such as variables, data types, collections, loops, functions, libraries, I/O, error handling, and testing.
• Expert proficiency with basic object-oriented programming concepts, such as classes, methods, variables, and access modifiers.
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms.
• Understanding object-oriented principles, such as abstraction, encapsulation, polymorphism, and inheritance.
• Experience with version control software, such as GitHub.
• Experience with code editors, such as Visual Studio Code.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Additional Documentation Requirement

Candidates advancing to the next stage of the hiring process will be required to provide the following academic documents:

• Official transcript (histórico escolar) of a completed bachelor's or master's degree. The transcript must be sent directly from the awarding institution, either in digital or physical format. Transcripts submitted by the candidate, regardless of format, will not be considered official for accreditation or academic credential verification purposes. Please note that this process may take time and may involve additional expenses, depending on the institution.
• Copy of diploma (front and back) showing the date of degree completion or the date of the graduation/commencement ceremony (data da colação de grau).

Academic documents issued by Brazilian or international institutions are acceptable, provided they are officially recognized in Brazil and the country of origin (Bacharelado, Licenciatura, Mestrado, Mestrado Profissional).

In-progress transcripts and associate-level degrees are not acceptable. A completed bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for this position.