Adjunct Instructor in Generative AI and Large Language Models in Analytics

Brandeis University’s Online Applied Data Science and Decision Analytics Program is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for RADS 140 Generative AI and Large Language Models in Analytics for the Fall-2 2026 session. This 3-credit asynchronous online course is an 8-week requirement for the Master of Science in Applied Data Science and Decision Analytics.

This course will examine the design, implementation, and governance of generative AI systems particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) for analytics and decision-support applications. Students explore prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluation metrics, hallucination mitigation, and responsible deployment practices.

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:

• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D) in Computer Science, Data Science, or Software Engineering or AI Related fields.
• Experience applying LLMs in Enterprise or Analytics contexts, including prompt engineering, model evaluation, hallucination mitigation, and responsible deployment of LLM-Based systems for analytics and or decision support.
• 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.

Preferred:

• 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)

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 1, 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 for this positon is: $6573.15