Bring Your Expertise to a Cutting-Edge Online Learning Experience

Brandeis Universitys Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a talented academic to design and build a 1015 hour online asynchronous micro credential course leading to the micro credential Project Management Essentials for STEM Teams.

This short-format program will empower learners to master the essential skills needed to lead and collaborate effectively on STEM-focused projectscombining real-world application industry best practices and flexible learning design.

What You Will Do:

• Designing a structured engaging asynchronous course (1015 hours total learning time) using real-world examples.

• Building assessments and rubrics to measure applied learning.

• Creating multimedia contentvideos case studies simulations and worksheets.

• Ensuring accessibility compliance (WCAG standards).

• Collaborating with Brandeis instructional designers to refine learner experience.

• Recommending industry-current tools templates and PM practices.

• Incorporating tech-enhanced features like adaptive pathways or gamification when appropriate.

What You Bring:

• Masters degree (Doctorate preferred) in project management a STEM discipline organizational leadership or a related field.

• 2 years managing projects in STEM environments

• At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous).

• Familiarity with project management software and tracking tools.

• Organized with a focus on learner impact.

• Comfort with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing online training programs or micro-credentials.

• Familiarity with Moodle LMS.

• Knowledge of adaptive learning or scenario-based instructional design.

Details:

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

• 6-week development timeline (25 total hours)

• Compensation: $1000

Why This Role Matters
In just a few weeks your expertise will help shape a learning experience that gives STEM professionals the tools they need to manage projects with clarity agility and measurable impact. Youll work with a forward-thinking team committed to creating accessible high-quality and relevant professional education.

Apply Now
Ready to design a microcredential that equips STEM teams for success Submit your resume cover letter and a brief portfolio or sample of instructional design work.

Pay Range Disclosure

The Universitys 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 candidates 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).