[Remote] Temporary Online Course Developer –RITM 115 Programming for Systems Automation & Data Workflows

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a skilled online course developer to design and build a new three credit asynchronous online course titled: RITM 115 Programming for Systems Automation & Data Workflows. The developer will create course content aligned with academic standards and collaborate with staff to ensure quality and relevance in teaching programming fundamentals for systems automation and data workflows.

Responsibilities
• The development of an online asynchronous course entails the creation and/or selection of elements as outlined in the Brandeis Online Course Standards. Required components include a Brandeis-compliant syllabus, instructor-created materials informed by current industry knowledge, learning objects, and applied assignments and assessments aligned to course and program outcomes
• The Developer is responsible for the substantive content and pedagogical strategies of the course and agrees to uphold Brandeis’s academic standards and online course development guidelines
• Throughout the design process, the Developer will collaborate with Brandeis Online staff, adhere to technical requirements for LMS integration, and meet project milestones
• Course drafts will be submitted at designated intervals for feedback, and final approval will be contingent upon a comprehensive design review by a Learning Designer, and Brandeis Online

Skills
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in programming for automation, scripting, data processing, or enterprise systems integration
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages commonly used for automation and data workflows (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript)
• Experience designing automation scripts, APIs, or data pipeline components within enterprise environments
• Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools
• Familiarity with analytical tools, collaborative platforms, and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Strong communication, organization, and independent work skills
• Familiarity with curriculum design, accreditation standards, and graduate-level rigor
• Ability to translate interdisciplinary content into engaging, accessible learning pathways
• Strong writing and editing skills to produce cohesive, learner-centered experiences
• Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development, automation engineering, data engineering, or platform engineering leadership
• Professional experience as a Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Systems Integration Architect
• Experience working with workflow orchestration and data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, Azure Data Factory, AWS Step Functions)
• Industry certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Azure Developer Associate, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), or equivalent
• Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses
• Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g., H5P)
• Familiarity with experiential learning models and employer-aligned curriculum

Company Overview
• Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.brandeis.edu/.

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