Adjunct Instructor in Technology Futures

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

2d•$6,573•Remote

About The Position

Brandeis University’s Rabb School is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RUCD 135: Technology Futures, for the 2027 Spring 2 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in User-Centered Design and Masters Certificate in Technology Futures. Course Description: Equips students with the methods and mindsets of strategic foresight—the ability to anticipate, analyze, and design for emerging technologies and societal trends shaping the future of user experience. Students will learn to identify weak signals, map potential futures, and create speculative design artifacts that inform long-term product and service strategy. The course develops adaptive thinking, storytelling, and communication skills that prepare graduates for leadership roles at the intersection of design, innovation, and technology.

Requirements

Master’s degree with specialization in Futures Thinking, Technology Innovation, Strategic Foresight, or related discipline
Current, active employment in Futures Thinking, Technology Innovation, Strategic Foresight, or related discipline
5+ years of professional experience in Strategic Foresight or related disciplines
Applied experience driving strategy for innovative products or user experiences
At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous)
Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools
Familiarity with analytical tools, collaborative platforms, and interdisciplinary teamwork
Strong communication, organization, and independent work skills

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses
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

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.