Brandeis University’s Online Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for OHRNS 247 Program Evaluation for Jewish Nonprofit Professionals for the Fall 2 session. This 4-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Leadership.

This course provides an introduction to program evaluation as it is used throughout Jewish community organizations and institutions. It focuses on the practical application of how to conduct needs assessments, develop robust logic models, and how research methods can be used to aid decision-making, policy analysis, and program development. This course focuses on both quantitative and qualitative and research methods, and debates about program evaluation and the use of systematic data to inform program development. 

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:

  • MA, PhD preferred in related fields of management, sociology, anthropology or a related field.

  • Experience with online instruction

  • Excellent communication and teaching skills in an online learning environment.

• Preferred:

  • Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level 

  • Experience building and developing data sets related to the Jewish community, and/or developing program evaluations for Jewish institutions

  • 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 22, 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: $8764.20

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.

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