Adjunct Instructor in Programming for Systems Automation & Data Workflows

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

15h•$6,573•Remote

About The Position

Brandeis University’s Online Information Technology Management Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RITM 115 Programming for Systems Automation & Data Workflows for the Fall-1 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management. This course teaches programming fundamentals for systems automation, data processing, and operational task execution. Students build scripts and applications that automate integration tasks, manage data flows, and support system processes within enterprise contexts.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a closely related field
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in programming for automation, scripting, data processing, or enterprise systems integration
Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages commonly used for automation and data workflows (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript)
Experience designing automation scripts, APIs, or data pipeline components within enterprise environments
Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education
At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous)
Experience with online instruction
Excellent communication and teaching skills in an online learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in software development, automation engineering, data engineering, or platform engineering leadership
Professional experience as a Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Systems Integration Architect
Experience working with workflow orchestration and data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, Azure Data Factory, AWS Step Functions)
Industry certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Azure Developer Associate, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), or equivalent
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)

Responsibilities

Organized and timely rollout of course content.
Maintaining consistent communication through weekly announcements.
Ensuring all instructional activities occur within university-approved digital platforms.
Building an active teaching persona by hosting live introductory sessions.
Facilitating weekly academic discourse in forums.
Maintaining regular availability for student consultation.
Providing transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe.
Adherence to university communication protocols.
Promotion of respectful online "netiquette".
Ensuring the course meets accessibility and technical visibility standards before and during the term.