Adjunct Instructor in Jewish Professional Leadership (OHRNS 231)

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Brandeis University’s Online Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for OHRNS 231: American Jewish Community in Historical Perspective for the Summer 2026 session. This 2-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Leadership. Course Description This course explores the evolution of the contemporary American Jewish community through historical case studies. Students will examine past crises to develop a "usable past," applying historical insights to understand today's challenges and plan for the future.

Requirements

MA, PhD preferred in related fields of Jewish history, sociology, anthropology or a related field.
Experience with online instruction
Excellent communication and teaching skills in an online learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level
Familiarity with online education platforms and course development tools.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Emphasizes the professional obligation to provide transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe.
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.