Adjunct Instructor in AI and Automation in Talent Strategy

Adjunct Faculty Member for RIOP 150 AI and Automation in Talent Strategy

Brandeis University's Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Program is seeking an adjunct faculty member for RIOP 150 AI and Automation in Talent Strategy for the Fall 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology.

This course will explore evidence-based approaches to diagnosing systemic barriers, designing workplace inclusion and diversity interventions, measuring inclusion and belonging, and establishing accountability systems for organizational change.

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:
• Advanced degree (Master's, Ph.D. or PsyD) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, Statistics, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management (with a quantitative focus), Behavioral Science, Data Science, User Experience, UX/UI Design, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience within diverse industries or sectors, with a focus on HR/people/workforce analytics, HR business partnering or strategy development (with quantitative focus), talent management (with quantitative focus), organizational development/effectiveness, personnel or workplace research, applied data science or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of methods used to build and evaluate listening system architecture including surveys, interviews and focus groups, incorporating ethics, privacy, and legal considerations, utilizing qualitative and quantitative EX research practices including EX journey mapping, storytelling with data, human-centered design frameworks, and rapid prototyping skills, creating EX personas, diagnosing friction points, and leading equitable EX redesigns supported by data.
• 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:
• Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level
• Familiarity with online education platforms and course development tools.

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 position is: $6573.15