Temporary Online Course Developer - RUCD - AI for Human-Centered Design

Temporary Online Course Developer - RUCD ### - AI for Human-Centered Design Location: Remote (U.S.-based only) Division: Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Brandeis University Compensation: $3,000 (Approx. 65 hours over 12 weeks) 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: AI for Human-Centered Design. This role is for an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to serve as an Online Course Developerwithin Brandeis Online's graduate program. The developer will design and build asynchronous, instructor-facilitated online courses aligned with institutional learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and workforce relevance. Course Description: AI is transforming the way UX designers ideate, research, and build digital experiences. This course provides the core skills needed to lead that transformation, to effectively collaborate with AI as both a creative and analytical partner, and to produce portfolioready work that demonstrates readiness for the AIenabled future of design. Students will explore how to leverage AI to accelerate UX research and design through strategic prompt engineering, use of AI agents and Vibe coding tools, and gain proficiency in designing and evaluating AI agents and AIenabled applications, from deciding when AI should or should not be part of a solution, to anticipating issues around trust, transparency, and user control. Responsibilities: The development of an online asynchronous course entails the creation and/or selection of elements as outlined in theBrandeis 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. Qualifications: • Master's degree in Human Factors, HCI, User Experience, or related discipline. • Current, active employment in Human Factors, HCI, User Experience, or related disciplines. • 5+ years of professional experience in UX or related disciplines. • Applied experience designing AI agents and/or AI-enabled software. • Applied knowledge of AI design and prototyping tools, including Figma Make. • Applied knowledge of generative AI tool use for user experience research. • Basic Vibe coding proficiency. • At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous). • 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. Preferred Experience: • 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. Additional Details: • Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only; no visa sponsorship). • 12-week development timeline (~65 total hours). • Compensation: $3000 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 "prote

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