Temporary Online Course Developer – RITM 140 Advanced Cloud Engineering & Intell

About the Role

As a key member of the team, the Online Course Developer will be responsible for designing and building asynchronous, instructor-facilitated online courses that align with the university's academic standards and online course development guidelines. The role will involve collaborating with staff, adhering to technical requirements for LMS integration, and meeting project milestones. The 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.

The Rabb School of Continuing Studies at Brandeis University is committed to providing high-quality online education, and this role is an integral part of that mission. The school's focus on graduate-level education and workforce relevance has created a unique opportunity for an experienced course developer to join their team and make a meaningful contribution to the field of cloud engineering.

What You Will Do

• Design and build a new online course focused on advanced cloud engineering and intelligent infrastructure automation
• Collaborate with Brandeis Online staff to create a comprehensive and engaging online course
• Develop a Brandeis-compliant syllabus and instructor-created materials informed by current industry knowledge
• Create learning objects, applied assignments, and assessments aligned to course and program outcomes
• Uphold Brandeis's academic standards and online course development guidelines
• Collaborate with staff to adhere to technical requirements for LMS integration and meet project milestones
• Submit course drafts at designated intervals for feedback and final approval
• Design and build asynchronous, instructor-facilitated online courses that align with institutional learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and workforce relevance
• Develop course materials that emphasize platform-agnostic concepts such as resource optimization, workload distribution, and automated environment provisioning
• Ensure that the course is accessible and engaging for adult learners in a higher education setting

What We Are Looking For

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, distributed systems, or platform engineering
• Demonstrated expertise with cloud architecture and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience designing scalable, resilient cloud environments and automated provisioning workflows across enterprise platforms
• At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous)
• Minimum 1 year of 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

Nice to Have

• Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering leadership, or infrastructure strategy within enterprise environments
• Professional experience as a Cloud Architect, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, or DevOps Engineering Lead
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or equivalent
• Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with a reputable institution and contribute to the field of cloud engineering
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Retirement savings plan and employer match
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth

• Make sure to highlight your experience with cloud architecture and infrastructure automation tools in your application.
• Showcase your ability to design and build engaging online courses that meet the needs of adult learners in higher education.
• Familiarize yourself with the Brandeis Online Course Standards and be prepared to discuss how you would uphold these standards in your course design.
• Emphasize your strong communication and organization skills, as well as your ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Consider including examples of your previous work, such as syllabi or course materials, to demonstrate your expertise and teaching style.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with curriculum design, accreditation standards, and graduate-level rigor, and how you would apply this knowledge to the course development process.