What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Microcredential Course Developer: Driving Innovation—Skills for ROI in STEM position at Brandeis University?
Inspire the future of STEM innovation—one learner at a time.
Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a creative and experienced academic to design and deliver a 10–15 hour online asynchronous micro credential course leading to a microcredential in Driving Innovation—Skills for ROI in STEM.
In this fully remote, short-term role, you’ll create a high-impact learning experience that empowers STEM professionals to transform ideas into scalable, profitable, and ethically responsible solutions. Your course will give learners the tools to bridge creativity with business results—helping them design innovations that deliver measurable value in their organizations.
What You Will Do
As the Microcredential Course Developer, you will:
- Design structured, self-paced online modules (10–15 hours) that combine theory, real-world application, and interactive activities.
- Build assessments and rubrics that validate learners’ ability to turn innovative concepts into results.
- Create multimedia learning assets—case studies, simulations, and decision-making scenarios that reflect authentic STEM challenges.
- Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG standards) and apply inclusive design principles.
- Collaborate with our instructional design team to enhance content clarity, navigation, and engagement.
- Recommend tools, readings, and frameworks that learners can immediately apply in their work.
- Integrate advanced learning features such as adaptive technology, AI avatars, discussion boards, and gamification.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in engineering, innovation, instructional design, business, or related field.
- 2 years’ professional experience in innovation, R&D, or product development within STEM industries.
- At least one year of higher education teaching experience, ideally in asynchronous online learning.
- Proficiency with innovation and collaboration tools (project management platforms, data analytics, visualization software).
- Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and independent workflow management.
- Comfort with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing online training programs or micro-credentials.
- Familiarity with Moodle LMS.
- Background in adult learning theory, cognitive design, or inclusive pedagogy.
Details
- Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only, no visa sponsorships)
- 6-week development timeline (~25 total hours)
- Compensation: $1,000
Ready to turn ideas into impact?
Help STEM professionals innovate with intention, strategy, and measurable results.
Apply now to join Brandeis University in creating a transformative learning experience.
Pay Range Disclosure
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").