Temporary Microcredential Course Developer: Project Management Essentials for STEM Teams

Brandeis University

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Brandeis - Waltham Campus Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted September 16, 2025 Last posted November 18, 2025
Job description

Bring Your Expertise to a Cutting-Edge Online Learning Experience

Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a talented academic to design and build a 10–15 hour online, asynchronous micro credential course leading to the micro credential Project Management Essentials for STEM Teams.

This short-format program will empower learners to master the essential skills needed to lead and collaborate effectively on STEM-focused projects—combining real-world application, industry best practices, and flexible learning design.

What You Will Do:

  • Designing a structured, engaging asynchronous course (10–15 hours total learning time) using real-world examples.

  • Building assessments and rubrics to measure applied learning.

  • Creating multimedia content—videos, case studies, simulations, and worksheets.

  • Ensuring accessibility compliance (WCAG standards).

  • Collaborating with Brandeis instructional designers to refine learner experience.

  • Recommending industry-current tools, templates, and PM practices.

  • Incorporating tech-enhanced features like adaptive pathways or gamification when appropriate.

What You Bring:

  • Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in project management, a STEM discipline, organizational leadership, or a related field.

  • 2+ years managing projects in STEM environments

  • At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous).

  • Familiarity with project management software and tracking tools.

  • Organized with a focus on learner impact.

  • Comfort with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools.

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing online training programs or micro-credentials.

  • Familiarity with Moodle LMS.

  • Knowledge of adaptive learning, or scenario-based instructional design.

Details:

  • Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only, no visa sponsorships)

  • 6-week development timeline (~25 total hours)

  • Compensation: $1,000

Why This Role Matters
In just a few weeks, your expertise will help shape a learning experience that gives STEM professionals the tools they need to manage projects with clarity, agility, and measurable impact. You’ll work with a forward-thinking team committed to creating accessible, high-quality, and relevant professional education.

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Ready to design a microcredential that equips STEM teams for success? Submit your resume, cover letter, and a brief portfolio or sample of instructional design work.

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").

About this role

Summary

Design and develop online micro-credential course on project management for STEM professionals.

Job title

Microcredential Course Developer: Project Management Essentials for STEM Teams

Experience level

2+ years managing projects in STEM environments

Industry

education

Location requirements

remote, U.S.-based applicants only

Salary

$1,000

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project management softwareLMS platformsdigital authoring toolsGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

online training designmicro-credentialsMoodle LMSadaptive learningscenario-based instructional design

Specializations

project managementonline learningmicro-credentialsSTEMinstructional design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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Remote