Online Judaic Studies Instructor for Teens + Winter Retreat

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 6,800 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University seeks instructors to teach the Better to Learn courses. Instructors will be employed by Brandeis University and deliver online sessions, with a planned in-person residency in late December.

You will create a semester-long course, provide a syllabus, select readings, and lead weekly Zoom classes while evaluating final papers. This role requires Judaic Studies expertise and experience with teen learners.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic degree or coursework in Judaic Studies.
• Experience in developing and implementing curriculum for teens.
• Experience teaching and working with teens.
• Must be creative, flexible and able to comply with all program policies.

Responsibilities

• Create a 10-session semester-long course on a topic approved in advance by Brandeis and LHF.
• Provide course syllabus to Brandeis and LHF staff at least one month prior to the beginning of classes.
• Prepare suggested readings for student (1 per session).
• Deliver 1 hour course sessions via Zoom (either from 6-7pm EST or 7:15-8:15pm EST) on Sunday evenings.
• Register for a Brandeis email address and host Zoom session (tech set up by Brandeis).
• Read and evaluate students’ final papers.

Skills

Curriculum development for teens

Teaching teens

Creativity

Flexibility

Judaic Studies knowledge

Education

Advanced degree or coursework in Judaic Studies

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Brandeis University seeks instructors to teach the Better to Learn courses. Instructors will be employed by Brandeis University and deliver online sessions, with a planned in-person residency in late December.

You will create a semester-long course, provide a syllabus, select readings, and lead weekly Zoom classes while evaluating final papers. This role requires Judaic Studies expertise and experience with teen learners.