Adjunct Instructor in Technology Futures
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. The course 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
