Machine Learning Teaching Experts Part-time

<p><strong>Nebius Academy</strong> is an international online learning platform helping engineering teams master AI and cloud technologies. We build hands-on, industry-relevant programs for B2B audiences — combining deep technical expertise with real-world application. Our Machine Learning curriculum covers the full ML lifecycle: from foundational concepts and mathematical methods to supervised learning, time series forecasting, and numerical methods — applied to real business problems.</p><p><strong>Who are we looking for?</strong> We are building a talent pool of experienced Data Scientists and ML practitioners for ongoing roles as Instructors, Authors, and Subject Matter Experts in our Machine Learning educational programs.</p><p>We are looking for specialists across the following areas: Machine Learning in Business, Basics of Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Time Series in Machine Learning, Numerical Methods of Machine Learning, and adjacent ML engineering topics.</p><p>A strong candidate doesn't just know their stack deeply — they actively apply ML in real-world projects and can translate complex concepts into practical, teachable content. We prioritize hands-on experience with tools and workflows such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, XGBoost, time series libraries (Prophet, statsmodels), ML experiment tracking (MLflow, W&B), feature engineering pipelines, or similar. The ability to teach others how to build and evaluate models in real business contexts is what sets our experts apart.</p><p>These are Talent Pool positions — we continuously review applications and build our roster of experts. This means there may not be an immediate opening at the time you apply, but strong candidates will be added to our talent pool and contacted as relevant opportunities arise.</p><p>You can join us on a <strong>part-time basis</strong> (~10–15h/week), contributing as an instructor leading live sessions and workshops, as a course author creating learning materials, or as a subject matter expert supporting curriculum development. Teaching sessions are compensated separately.</p><p>Compensation:<strong> $40–150/</strong>hour, depending on experience and format of collaboration.</p><p>Our selection process is fully asynchronous and designed to respect your time:</p><ol><li>Application Review — we evaluate your profile against our current needs</li><li>Async Video Interview — a short self-recorded interview (10–15 minutes max)</li><li>Test Assignment — approximately 1 hour to complete</li><li>Talent Pool — finalists are added to our active roster of vetted experts</li><li>Hiring Manager & Tech Expert Call — once a relevant position opens, we invite you to a live interview with our team</li><li>Offer — we extend an offer for a relevant position upon successful completion of the process</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Apply now — we review applications on an ongoing basis. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please submit your resume in English.</strong></p> <br><h3>What you will do</h3> <p><strong>Available Roles</strong></p><p>We are building a talent pool of Instructors, Authors, and Subject Matter Experts for our Machine Learning educational programs. We hire on an ongoing basis across the following specializations: Most in demand: ML in Business, Supervised Learning, Time Series in ML</p><p><strong>Also relevant:</strong> Basics of Machine Learning, Numerical Methods of Machine Learning, and adjacent ML and data science topics</p><p>Depending on your expertise, you may:</p><ul><li>Deliver live workshops and training sessions</li><li>Create educational content, assessments, and project-based learning materials</li><li>Design practical exercises, guides, prompts, and reference resources</li><li>Help define curriculum structure, learning objectives, and competency frameworks</li><li>Review content for technical accuracy and industry relevance</li><li>Share insights on AI tools, workflows, and emerging trends</li><li>Collaborate with instructional designers and curriculum teams to continuously improve learning outcomes</li><li>Support program updates based on learner feedback and market needs</li></ul><p>Areas of involvement</p><ul><li><strong>Instructor</strong> — leads live sessions, workshops, and learner interactions.</li><li><strong>Author</strong> — creates course content, lessons, assessments, and projects.</li><li><strong>Subject Matter Expert</strong> — shapes curriculum strategy, competency frameworks, and program direction.</li></ul><p>⌛ All roles are part-time: <strong>10–15 hours per week.</strong></p> <br><h3>Requirements</h3> <ul><li><strong>5+ years of experience</strong> in Data Science, Machine Learning, or ML Engineering, with a strong focus on supervised learning, time series forecasting, or applied ML in business contexts</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>Python</strong> and the core ML stack: <strong>Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy</strong>, and familiarity with numerical methods and forecasting libraries</li><li>Hands-on experience building, deploying, and evaluating ML models in real-world environments, with measurable business impact</li><li>Strong ability to share knowledge through content creation, training, mentoring, facilitation, or public speaking, making complex ML concepts clear, practical, and engaging for learners</li><li>Ability to work independently with strong ownership and minimal supervision</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Availability to collaborate within European time zones</li><li>Ability to dedicate approximately <strong>10–15 hours per week</strong></li><li><strong>Fluent English (written and spoken); Russian or Spanish is a strong plus</strong></li><li><strong>Background in ML advocacy, tech leadership, mentoring, conference speaking, or technical community engagement is a plus</strong></li></ul><p>Subject Matter Expert</p><ul><li>Strong expertise in Machine Learning, Data Science, or ML Engineering</li><li>Ability to evaluate real-world ML tools, modeling approaches, and workflows, distinguishing practical solutions from hype</li><li>Experience creating competency maps, skill frameworks, learning roadmaps, or curriculum structures</li><li>Ability to review technical learning content and provide structured feedback</li></ul> <br><h3>What we can offer you</h3> <ul><li><strong>The opportunity to create impactful content while maintaining your primary job:</strong> Share your expertise without leaving your current role</li><li><strong>Competitive hourly rate of $40-$85 USD</strong> for flexible part-time collaboration with significant impact and an amazing team!</li><li><strong>Remote cooperation with a schedule convenient for both you and the team:</strong> We don't focus on micromanagement</li><li><strong>Cross-cultural experience:</strong> Become part of an international team and connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds</li><li><strong>Meaningful impact:</strong> Share your knowledge and help experienced engineers advance their skills through high-quality educational content</li><li><strong>Participation in innovative projects:</strong> Contribute to shaping the future of programming education and AI adoption</li><li><strong>Professional growth:</strong> Receive feedback and develop your skills as a technical content creator and thought leader</li></ul>

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