Brandeis Universityâ™s Online Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for OHRNS 231: American Jewish Community in Historical Perspective for the Summer 2026 session. This 2-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Leadership.

Course Description This course explores the evolution of the contemporary American Jewish community through historical case studies. Students will examine past crises to develop a "usable past," applying historical insights to understand today's challenges and plan for the future.

Core Course Responsibilities Summary

• Course Logistics and Facilitation: 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.

• Instructor Presence and Engagement: 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.

• Individual Feedback and Grading: Emphasizes the professional obligation to provide transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe.

• Professional Conduct and Standards: 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.

Qualifications:

• Required:

  • MA, PhD preferred in related fields of Jewish history, sociology, anthropology or a related field.

  • Experience with online instruction

  • Excellent communication and teaching skills in an online learning environment.

• Preferred:

  • Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level 

  • Familiarity with online education platforms and course development tools.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit: A cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and teaching experience, a current CV or resume and contact information for three professional references.

Application review begins April 30, 2026, though we will continue to accept submissions on an ongoing basis.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.

Compensation: $4274.22

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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