Brandeis Universityâ™s Online Information Technology Management Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RITM 100 Foundations of Enterprise Information Systems & Modern Infrastructure for the Fall-1 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management.

This course introduces the foundational components of modern enterprise information ecosystems, including distributed infrastructure, application environments, networking, data flows, and systems integration. Students examine how organizations assess, adopt, and manage evolving technologies to support business operations, resilience, and scalability.

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:

  • Masterâ™s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or a closely related field

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in enterprise information systems, infrastructure, cloud environments, systems integration, or IT architecture

  • 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.

• Preferred:

  • Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Information Systems, Computer Science, Technology Management, or related field

  • 5+ years of enterprise-level experience in architecture, infrastructure strategy, or digital transformation leadership

  • Prior experience serving as an enterprise architect, IT director, or senior technology strategist

  • Professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, ITIL, CISSP, PMP)

  • 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)

Interested candidates should submit:

A cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and teaching experience.

A current CV or resume.

Contact information for three professional references.

Application review begins 5/28/2026 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 for this position is $6573.15

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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