Adjunct Instructor in Technology Innovation, Product Development, and Strategic Leadership

Brandeis University’s Online Information Technology Management Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RITM 135 Technology Innovation, Product Development, and Strategic Leadership for the Fall-2 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management. This course explores innovation lifecycles, product design principles, strategic decision-making, and leadership in technology organizations. Students learn to guide innovation initiatives from concept through execution, balancing technical feasibility with organizational impact.

Responsibilities

Teach RITM 135 Technology Innovation, Product Development, and Strategic Leadership; Course Logistics and Facilitation: organized and timely rollout of course content, maintaining consistent communication through weekly announcements, ensuring instructional activities occur within university-approved digital platforms; Instructor Presence and Engagement: hosting live introductory sessions, facilitating weekly academic discourse in forums, maintaining regular availability for student consultation; Individual Feedback and Grading: providing transparent, rubric-based evaluations and supportive commentary on student work within a standardized weekly timeframe; Professional Conduct and Standards: adherence to university communication protocols, promotion of respectful online netiquette, ensuring course meets accessibility and technical visibility standards before and during the term

Requirements

Master’s degree in Technology Management, Innovation Management, Business Administration (technology focus), Information Systems, Engineering Management, or a closely related field; Minimum 3 years of professional experience in technology innovation, product development, digital transformation, or strategic technology leadership; Demonstrated experience guiding products or innovation initiatives from concept through launch and lifecycle management; Experience with product strategy, roadmap development, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional leadership; Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education; 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.

Nice to have

Doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Technology Management, Innovation, Business Strategy, Information Systems, Organizational Leadership, or related field; 10+ years of experience in senior technology leadership, product management, innovation strategy, or executive-level decision-making roles; Professional experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Product Officer (CPO), VP of Product, Innovation Director, or similar role; Experience with innovation frameworks (e.g., Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Stage-Gate, Agile product development); Industry certifications such as PMP, SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or equivalent; Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses; Prior online teaching experience at the graduate level; Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy; Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g., H5P)