Temporary Online Course Developer RITM 135 Technology Innovation Product Development and Strategic Leadership

Location: Remote (U.S.-based only)
Division: Rabb School of Continuing Studies Brandeis University
Compensation: $3000 (Approx. 65 hours over 12 weeks)

Brandeis Universitys Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a skilled online course developer to design and build a new three credit asynchronous online course titled: RITM 135 Technology Innovation Product Development and Strategic Leadership.

This role is for an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to serve as an Online Course Developerwithin Brandeis Onlines graduate program. The developer will design and build asynchronous instructor-facilitated online courses aligned with institutional learning outcomes accreditation standards and workforce relevance. This course explores innovation lifecycles product design principles strategic decision-making and leadership in technology organizations. Students learn to guide innovation initiatives from concept through execution balancing technical feasibility with organizational impact.

Responsibilities:
The development of an online asynchronous course entails the creation and/or selection of elements as outlined in theBrandeis Online Course Standards. Required components include a Brandeis-compliant syllabus instructor-created materials informed by current industry knowledge learning objects and applied assignments and assessments aligned to course and program outcomes.

The Developer is responsible for the substantive content and pedagogical strategies of the course and agrees to uphold Brandeiss academic standards and online course development guidelines.

Throughout the design process the Developer will collaborate with Brandeis Online staff adhere to technical requirements for LMS integration and meet project milestones. Course drafts will be submitted at designated intervals for feedback and final approval will be contingent upon a comprehensive design review by a Learning Designer and Brandeis Online.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Technology Management Innovation Management Business Administration (technology focus) Information Systems Engineering Management or a closely related field.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in technology innovation product development digital transformation or strategic technology leadership.

• Demonstrated experience guiding products or innovation initiatives from concept through launch and lifecycle management.

• Experience with product strategy roadmap development stakeholder alignment and cross-functional leadership.

• Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education.

• Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.

• Familiarity with analytical tools collaborative platforms and interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Strong communication organization and independent work skills.

• Familiarity with curriculum design accreditation standards and graduate-level rigor.

• Ability to translate interdisciplinary content into engaging accessible learning pathways.

• Strong writing and editing skills to produce cohesive learner-centered experiences.

Preferred Experience:

• Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Technology Management Innovation Business Strategy Information Systems Organizational Leadership or related field.

• 10 years of experience in senior technology leadership product management innovation strategy or executive-level decision-making roles.

• Professional experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Chief Product Officer (CPO) VP of Product Innovation Director or similar role.

• Experience with innovation frameworks (e.g. Lean Startup Design Thinking Stage-Gate Agile product development).

• Industry certifications such as PMP SAFe Agilist Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses.

• Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.e. H5P).

• Familiarity with experiential learning models and employer-aligned curriculum.

Additional Details:

• Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only; no visa sponsorship).

• 12-week development timeline (65 total hours).

• Compensation: $3000

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