[Hiring] Temporary Microcredential Online Course Instructor @Brandeis University

Role Description

Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies, in collaboration with the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, is seeking an experienced Instructor to teach a non-credit-bearing microcredential course titled, “AI Literacy and Policy Fundamentals: Understanding and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias.”

This course will be delivered in a hybrid online modality, combining a weekly synchronous instruction with asynchronous learning activities. The instructor will:

• Facilitate live online sessions
• Guide learners through course materials
• Review assignments
• Respond to learner questions
• Support an engaging and accessible learning experience

The course introduces learners to foundational concepts in:

• Artificial intelligence
• Algorithmic bias
• Responsible AI
• Policy approaches to mitigating harm

The ideal candidate will bring strong subject-matter expertise, experience teaching adult or graduate-level learners, and the ability to translate complex interdisciplinary content into clear, practical, and engaging instruction.

Qualifications

• PhD, master’s degree, or equivalent professional qualifications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, public policy, data science, ethics, social policy, technology policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in algorithmic bias, responsible AI, AI ethics, public policy, or technology governance.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional, academic, or applied experience.
• Prior teaching, training, facilitation, or instructional experience with adult learners, graduate students, or professional audiences.
• Ability to explain complex technical and policy concepts in accessible and practical ways.
• Strong communication, organization, and learner-support skills.
• Comfort using LMS platforms, video conferencing tools, and online teaching technologies.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with program and online learning teams.

Requirements

• Facilitate one 90-minute synchronous online session each week.
• Prepare for weekly sessions by reviewing course materials, assignments, learner progress, and discussion topics.
• Deliver clear, engaging instruction on AI literacy, algorithmic bias, responsible AI, AI ethics, and policy fundamentals.
• Support learners in connecting course concepts to real-world applications in public policy, social impact, workforce settings, and organizational decision-making.
• Review and provide feedback on assignments, reflections, applied exercises, or other course assessments.
• Respond to learner questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor asynchronous learner engagement, including discussion boards or LMS-based activities, as applicable.
• Coordinate with Brandeis Online, RJxTP, and/or program staff regarding course delivery, learner concerns, scheduling, and completion requirements.
• Uphold Brandeis University’s academic standards, accessibility expectations, and online learning guidelines.
• Participate in brief onboarding or course planning meetings before the start of the course, as needed.
• Provide light post-course input or feedback to support course improvement and future offerings.

Benefits

• Fully remote position.
• U.S.-based applicants only.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• Weekly live session commitment: 90 minutes per week.
• Additional expected time includes preparation, assignment review, learner communication, LMS engagement, and coordination with program staff.
• Estimated total commitment: approximately 30–35 hours over the 8 week session.
• Compensation: $2,000.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").