Why Become an Instructor?
Train students in 160+ countries and improve thousands of lives and families across the globe.
Design your work around your life and develop a course when you want, where you want.
Join a network of industry leaders and market yourself as an expert to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies.

Who Instructors Are
Udacity Instructors are established industry professionals from Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies who have demonstrated leadership and expertise in cutting-edge tech fields. Here's what they bring to our courses:
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Go to Success StoriesIndustry Leaders
- 5+ years of demonstrated field expertise
- Ability to build intentional, engaging, effective and relevant course content
- Passion for their field
Committed Educators
- Ability to break down concepts for new learners
- 1+ years of education or teaching experience
- Available to work 15-20 hours per week
Impact-Driven Learners
- Effective time management skills
- Growth mindset and eager to receive feedback
- Team player with a desire to give back
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What Instructors Do
Thrive in an immersive course development experience that combines industry visionaries with our team of instructional design and pedagogical experts.





Onboarding

How to get Involved
1. Submit your Interest
Visit the Instructor Opportunity Portal to apply, and we will contact you if an opportunity is available.2. Showcase your Skills (Highly Recommended)
All candidates are asked to submit a Teaching Sample, which is a pre-recorded lesson that helps our team evaluate for teaching ability and expertise.3. Launch Development
Instructors will be pre-approved for contracting to a future program. Once a program becomes available that is a good match to the Instructor's expertise, Udacity will reach out to the Instructor to begin the contracting process and kick-off course development! Development begins with one week of onboarding, and thereafter launches into course content creation alongside Udacity's Content Team.Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I partner with a second Instructor or build two courses?
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