Adjunct Instructor in Operations, Vendor Ecosystems, and Technology Financial Management

Brandeis University’s Online Information Technology Management Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RITM 130 IT Operations, Vendor Ecosystems, and Technology Financial Management 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 will provide students with an opportunity to examine the operational, financial, and external-partner dimensions of managing enterprise technology. The course covers vendor governance, service-level agreements, financial planning, cost modeling, and operational maturity frameworks.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, Technology Management, Business Administration (technology focus), or a closely related field; Minimum 3 years of professional experience in IT operations, technology management, vendor governance, or enterprise service delivery; Demonstrated expertise in IT operations frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT), service management, and operational maturity models; Experience with vendor management, service-level agreements (SLAs), contract oversight, and third-party risk considerations; Experience in technology budgeting, cost modeling, financial planning, or IT financial management (e.g., OpEx/CapEx planning, chargeback models); 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 Information Systems, Technology Management, Business Administration, Public Policy (technology focus), or related field; 5+ years of experience in IT operations leadership, technology portfolio management, or enterprise service governance; Professional experience as a CIO, IT Operations Director, Technology Portfolio Manager, Vendor Management Lead, or similar leadership role; Industry certifications such as ITIL Managing Professional, COBIT, Certified Technology Business Management (CTBM), PMP, 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)