Adjunct Instructor in Industry Leadership Capstone
Adjunct Instructor in Industry Leadership Capstone
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Position Overview: Brandeis Universitys Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position to teach Industry Leadership Capstone a 3credit online course within the Master of Science in Applied Leadership program. This course serves as a culminating appliedlearning experience where students synthesize their knowledge and leadership skills to address realworld challenges or opportunities in industry leadership. The instructor will guide students through researchdriven projects that integrate leadership principles industry best practices and innovative strategies with an emphasis on actionable professional solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Course Development and Delivery: Design and deliver course content that supports students in developing executing and presenting leadership projects addressing industryspecific challenges or opportunities.
Project Supervision: Provide mentorship and guidance to students as they engage in researchdriven handson projects ensuring alignment with course objectives and professional standards.
Student Engagement: Foster a collaborative and inclusive online learning environment where students refine leadership strategies leverage interdisciplinary knowledge and apply industry best practices.
Assessment: Evaluate student projects and presentations based on rigor creativity and practical applicability to professional settings.
Continuous Improvement: Incorporate emerging leadership trends and industry insights into the capstone experience to maintain relevance and impact.
Qualifications:
Required:
Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership Business Administration or a related field.
Professional experience in leadership roles within diverse industries or sectors with a focus on strategic problemsolving and innovation.
Strong knowledge of interdisciplinary leadership practices project and stakeholder communication.
Effective communication and teaching skills particularly in an online learning environment.
Preferred:
Prior teaching experience at the graduate level or supervising capstone projects.
Familiarity with online education platforms and instructional design.
Published work or professional presentations on leadership strategy or industry innovation.
About the Course: The Industry Leadership Capstone allows students to synthesize their leadership knowledge and skills by addressing significant challenges or opportunities within an industryspecific context. Through applied learning and researchdriven projects students develop innovative evidencebased solutions and communicate their strategies effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit:
A cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and teaching experience.
A current CV or resume.
Contact information for three professional references.
(Optional) Examples of teaching materials or professional publications related to leadership and industry innovation.
This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.
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)
Employment Type
Part-Time
