Position Overview: Brandeis University's Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position to teach AI-Driven Decision Making and Innovation, a 3-credit online course in the AI-Driven Leadership Program. This course empowers leaders to harness AI insights to drive strategic decision-making and foster innovation within their organizations. The instructor will design and deliver engaging course content that integrates theoretical concepts, practical strategies, and real-world case studies to prepare students for impactful leadership in data-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Course Development and Delivery: Design and teach course materials focused on key topics, including data-driven decision-making processes, predictive analytics and forecasting, fostering a culture of innovation through AI, and measuring the impact of AI on business performance.

• Case Studies and Applications: Incorporate real-world success stories of AI-driven product and service innovation, as well as analyses of data-driven strategic pivots by businesses.

• Student Engagement: Facilitate an inclusive and dynamic online learning environment that supports active participation and collaboration among students.

• Assessment: Develop assignments, projects, and assessments that enable students to apply AI-driven strategies to organizational challenges and opportunities.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging trends in AI, business innovation, and data analytics to ensure course materials remain relevant and impactful.

Qualifications:

• Required:

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Professional experience in leveraging AI for strategic decision-making and innovation within organizations.

  • Strong knowledge of predictive analytics, business performance measurement, and fostering innovation through AI.

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

• Preferred:

  • Previous teaching experience at the graduate level or conducting professional training on AI-related topics.

  • Familiarity with online course delivery platforms and instructional design tools.

  • Published work or professional presentations on AI-driven decision-making or business innovation.

About the Course: AI-Driven Decision Making and Innovation focuses on empowering students to utilize AI insights for strategic decision-making and fostering a culture of innovation in their organizations. Through practical applications and real-world case studies, students will learn to measure and maximize the impact of AI on business performance while leading their teams to embrace data-driven strategies.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter describing relevant qualifications and teaching experience.
• A current CV or resume.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• (Optional) Examples of teaching materials or professional publications related to AI and business strategy.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. 

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")