Mid-Atlantic HERC

Bring Your Expertise to a Cutting-Edge Online Learning Experience

Brandeis Universityâ™s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a talented academic to design and build a 10â“15 hour online, asynchronous micro credential course leading to the micro credential Project Management Essentials for STEM Teams.

This short-format program will empower learners to master the essential skills needed to lead and collaborate effectively on STEM-focused projectsâ”combining real-world application, industry best practices, and flexible learning design.

What You Will Do:

• Designing a structured, engaging asynchronous course (10â“15 hours total learning time) using real-world examples.

• Building assessments and rubrics to measure applied learning.

• Creating multimedia contentâ”videos, case studies, simulations, and worksheets.

• Ensuring accessibility compliance (WCAG standards).

• Collaborating with Brandeis instructional designers to refine learner experience.

• Recommending industry-current tools, templates, and PM practices.

• Incorporating tech-enhanced features like adaptive pathways or gamification when appropriate.

What You Bring:

• Masterâ™s degree (Doctorate preferred) in project management, a STEM discipline, organizational leadership, or a related field.

• 2+ years managing projects in STEM environments

• At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous).

• Familiarity with project management software and tracking tools.

• Organized with a focus on learner impact.

• Comfort with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing online training programs or micro-credentials.

• Familiarity with Moodle LMS.

• Knowledge of adaptive learning, or scenario-based instructional design.

Details:

• Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only, no visa sponsorships)

• 6-week development timeline (~25 total hours)

• Compensation: $1,000

Why This Role Matters
In just a few weeks, your expertise will help shape a learning experience that gives STEM professionals the tools they need to manage projects with clarity, agility, and measurable impact. Youâ™ll work with a forward-thinking team committed to creating accessible, high-quality, and relevant professional education.

Apply Now
Ready to design a microcredential that equips STEM teams for success? Submit your resume, cover letter, and a brief portfolio or sample of instructional design work.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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