Temporary Online Course Developer – RSEG 111 Software Development in Python

About Brandeis

Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a skilled online course co-developer to design and build a new three credit asynchronous online course titled: RSEG 111 Software Development in Python.

Job Summary

This role is for an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to serve as an Online Course Developer within Brandeis Online’s graduate program.

Key Responsibilities

• The co-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 Co-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 Co-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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in Computer Science or in a relevant discipline.
• 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 courses.