Adjunct Instructor in Systems Automation, Orchestration, and Integration Practices

Job description

Brandeis University’s Online Information Technology Management Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RITM 110 Systems Automation, Orchestration, and Integration Practices for the Fall-2 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management. This course covers automation principles and orchestration methodologies that enhance operational efficiency, consistency, and reliability. Students gain hands-on experience with workflow automation, systems integration, environment provisioning, and deployment lifecycle practices. 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: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, DevOps, or a closely related field Minimum 3 years of professional experience in systems automation, DevOps practices, orchestration frameworks, or enterprise systems integration Demonstrated expertise with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, API integrations) 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 Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in DevOps leadership, platform engineering, automation strategy, or enterprise systems integration Professional experience as a DevOps Architect, Automation Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Platform Engineer, or Integration Architect Industry certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or equivalent 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 June 1, 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 positon is: $6573.15 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").