Temporary Instructor - Better to Learn

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Híbrido; USD 6800 - 14.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Brandeis University seeks instructors for Better to Learn courses, run in partnership with Brandeis Precollege Programs and Legacy Heritage Fund. Instructors will be Brandeis employees and lead online classes with a three-day in-person residency in late December.

Responsibilities include creating a 10-session syllabus, selecting readings, delivering 1-hour Zoom sessions on Sunday evenings, setting up the Brandeis email and Zoom, and evaluating final papers.

Formación

• Experience developing and implementing curricula for teens.
• Ability to adapt instruction for online and in-person sessions.
• Creative and flexible approach aligned with program policies.

Responsabilidades

• Create a 10-session, semester-long course with Brandeis/LHF approval.
• Provide syllabus and readings one month before start.
• Deliver 1-hour sessions via Zoom on Sunday evenings.
• Assist with in-person sessions in Brandeis-hosted components.
• Read and evaluate final papers.

Conocimientos

Curriculum development for teens

Experience teaching teens

Creative and flexible

Educación

Advanced coursework or degree in Judaic Studies

Descripción del empleo

Better to Learn is a partnership between Brandeis University Precollege Programs and Legacy Heritage Fund that brings together Jewish teens in weekly online learning sessions. In addition, students will be invited to the Boston area for a three-day residency in late December for thoughtful in-person learning with our instructors and guest speakers. They will also connect with their online peers and tour Brandeis University.

Brandeis University seeks Instructors to teach the Better to Learn courses. Instructors will be employed by Brandeis University.

Responsibilities

• Create a 10-session semester-long course on a topic approved in advance by Brandeis and LHF on the following dates (last 2 sessions to be taught in person at the Seminar);

October 18 (Orientation at 5:30PM), 25

November 1, 8, 15, 22

December 6, 13

• 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.

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.

Compensation

• One Class per semester + Winter Retreat: $6,825
• Two classes per semester + Winter Retreat: $13650

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.

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").