Bring your expertise to life—help professionals master the art of clarity.
Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a creative and experienced academic to design and build a 10–15 hour online asynchronous micro credential course leading to a microcredential in Communicating Complex Ideas with Clarity.
In this project-based opportunity, you’ll create a dynamic and practical learning experience that empowers professionals to translate specialized or technical content into accessible, persuasive messaging for diverse stakeholders. The course will blend targeted skill-building in clarity, storytelling, and interdisciplinary communication—giving learners tools they can use immediately in the workplace.

What You Will Do

• Develop engaging, interactive content (10–15 hours) for asynchronous delivery.
• Design applied assessments and rubrics to measure clarity, engagement, and impact.
• Build course materials using multimedia, real-world examples, and simulations.
• Incorporate WCAG accessibility standards for inclusive learning.
• Collaborate with learning designers to ensure smooth content flow and alignment with learning outcomes.
• Recommend high-value resources to expand learners’ communication toolkit.
• Leverage educational technology—videos, avatars, adaptive content, gamified feedback—to enhance engagement.
• Ensure modularity and potential stackability for integration into broader credential pathways.

What You Bring:

• Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in communication, rhetoric, instructional design, STEM, business, or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience communicating complex material in professional or technical settings.
• At least 1 year of higher education teaching/training experience (online preferred).
• Familiarity with communication tools—data visualization, writing frameworks, and collaborative platforms.
• Comfort with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.
• Strong project management, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Experience designing online training programs or micro-credentials.
• Familiarity with Moodle LMS.
• Background in adult learning theory, cognitive design, or inclusive pedagogy.

Details:

• Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only, no visa sponsorships).
• 6-week development timeline (~25 total hours).
• Compensation: $1,000.

Ready to shape the way professionals communicate complex ideas?
Apply today and help Brandeis University create a transformative learning experience.
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")

• Develop engaging, interactive content (10–15 hours) for asynchronous delivery.
• Design applied assessments and rubrics to measure clarity, engagement, and impact.
• Build course materials using multimedia, real-world examples, and simulations.
• Incorporate WCAG accessibility standards for inclusive learning.
• Collaborate with learning designers to ensure smooth content flow and alignment with learning outcomes.
• Recommend high-value resources to expand learners’ communication toolkit.
• Leverage educational technology—videos, avatars, adaptive content, gamified feedback—to enhance engagement.
• Ensure modularity and potential stackability for integration into broader credential pathways