Adjunct Instructor in Technology Innovation, Product Development, and Strategic Leadership

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Brandeis University’s Online Information Technology Management Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RITM 135 Technology Innovation, Product Development, and Strategic Leadership for the Fall-2 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management. This course explores innovation lifecycles, product design principles, strategic decision-making, and leadership in technology organizations. Students learn to guide innovation initiatives from concept through execution, balancing technical feasibility with organizational impact.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Technology Management, Innovation Management, Business Administration (technology focus), Information Systems, Engineering Management, or a closely related field
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in technology innovation, product development, digital transformation, or strategic technology leadership
Demonstrated experience guiding products or innovation initiatives from concept through launch and lifecycle management
Experience with product strategy, roadmap development, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional leadership
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 Technology Management, Innovation, Business Strategy, Information Systems, Organizational Leadership, or related field
10+ years of experience in senior technology leadership, product management, innovation strategy, or executive-level decision-making roles
Professional experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Product Officer (CPO), VP of Product, Innovation Director, or similar role
Experience with innovation frameworks (e.g., Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Stage-Gate, Agile product development)
Industry certifications such as PMP, SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or equivalent
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.