Adjunct Instructor in Technology Futures

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Remote; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandeis University’s Rabb School invites an Adjunct Faculty member to teach RUCD 135: Technology Futures for the 2027 Spring 2 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course runs 8 weeks as part of the MS in User-Centered Design and Masters Certificate in Technology Futures.

Qualified candidates provide a Master’s degree in relevant fields and 5+ years in Strategic Foresight, online teaching experience, and Moodle/H5P proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Futures Thinking, Technology Innovation, Strategic Foresight, or related field.
• Active employment in Futures Thinking or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Strategic Foresight or related disciplines.
• At least 1 year of online/asynchronous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Course logistics and facilitation: rollout of content with weekly announcements.
• Instructor presence: live intro sessions and regular student consultations.
• Individual feedback and grading: rubric-based evaluations within weekly timeframe.
• Professional conduct and standards: adhere to university protocols and accessibility.

Skills

Online teaching

Strong communication

Independent work

Course facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in Futures Thinking/Technology Innovation/Strategic Foresight

Tools

Moodle LMS

H5P

Job description

Brandeis University’s Rabb School is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RUCD 135: Technology Futures, for the 2027 Spring 2 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in User-Centered Design and Masters Certificate in Technology Futures. Course Description: Equips students with the methods and mindsets of strategic foresight—the ability to anticipate, analyze, and design for emerging technologies and societal trends shaping the future of user experience. Students will learn to identify weak signals, map potential futures, and create speculative design artifacts that inform long-term product and service strategy. The course develops adaptive thinking, storytelling, and communication skills that prepare graduates for leadership roles at the intersection of design, innovation, and technology.

Core Course Responsibilities Summary

• Course Logistics and Facilitation: Focuses on the organized and timely rollout of course content, maintaining consistent communication through weekly announcements, and ensuring all instructional activities occur within university-approved digital platforms.
• Instructor Presence and Engagement: Centers on building an active teaching persona by hosting live introductory sessions, facilitating weekly academic discourse in forums, and maintaining regular availability for student consultation.
• Individual Feedback and Grading: Emphasizes the professional obligation to provide transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe.
• Professional Conduct and Standards: Requires adherence to university communication protocols, the promotion of respectful online \"netiquette\", and ensuring the course meets accessibility and technical visibility standards before and during the term.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree with specialization in Futures Thinking, Technology Innovation, Strategic Foresight, or related discipline
• Current, active employment in Futures Thinking, Technology Innovation, Strategic Foresight, or related discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in Strategic Foresight or related disciplines
• Applied experience driving strategy for innovative products or user experiences
• At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous)
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools
• Familiarity with analytical tools, collaborative platforms, and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Strong communication, organization, and independent work skills
• Preferred: Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses
• Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level
• Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g., H5P)

Compensation for this position is $6573.15 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.

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