Remote Instructor: AI Literacy & Bias Policy Fundamentals

Brandeis University

Waltham (MA)

Remote

USD 55,000 - 96,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Job summary

Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies, in collaboration with the Heller School, seeks an experienced instructor to lead a non-credit microcredential course on AI literacy and policy fundamentals. The remote, hybrid-format course includes weekly 90-minute sessions, learner support, and assignments across eight weeks.

The instructor guides discussions, reviews materials, and ensures accessibility while connecting concepts to real-world policy and social impact.

Qualifications

PhD, master’s degree, or equivalent professional qualifications in AI, ML, public policy, data science, ethics, social policy, technology policy, or related field.
Demonstrated expertise in algorithmic bias, responsible AI, AI ethics, public policy, or technology governance.
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional, academic, or applied experience.
Prior teaching, training, facilitation, or instructional experience with adult learners, graduate students, or professional audiences.
Ability to explain complex technical and policy concepts in accessible and practical ways.
Strong communication, organization, and learner-support skills.
Comfort using LMS platforms, video conferencing tools, and online teaching technologies.
Ability to work independently while coordinating with program and online learning teams.

Responsibilities

Facilitate one 90-minute synchronous online session each week.
Prepare for weekly sessions by reviewing course materials, assignments, learner progress, and discussion topics.
Deliver clear, engaging instruction on AI literacy, algorithmic bias, responsible AI, AI ethics, and policy fundamentals.
Support learners in connecting course concepts to real-world applications in public policy, social impact, workforce settings, and organizational decision-making.
Review and provide feedback on assignments, reflections, applied exercises, or other course assessments.
Respond to learner questions in a timely and professional manner.
Monitor asynchronous learner engagement through discussion boards or LMS activities.
Coordinate with Brandeis Online, RJxTP, and program staff regarding delivery, concerns, scheduling, and completion requirements.
Uphold Brandeis University’s academic standards, accessibility expectations, and online learning guidelines.
Participate in onboarding or course planning meetings before the start of the course.