Temporary BOLLI Instructor - Fall 2026

BOLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Brandeis, is a vibrant year-round community of intellectually curious adults who enjoy exploring a wide ranging curriculum, including art, current events, drama, economics, film, history and government, language, literature, music, science, and social issues.

The Spring 2026 BOLLI Instructor position is a part-time, five- or ten-week appointment that provides the instructor an opportunity to innovate in the growing field of online and/or face-to-face teaching. Instructors benefit from consultation with the BOLLI Director and coaching and/or advice from current and former fellows who have excelled in the BOLLI teaching enterprise.

The hiring range for this position is $1,000. to $3,000. per course.

Duties include:

• Develop course syllabi, materials and and weekly course delivery plan.
• Use both lecture and interactive teaching delivery for a face-to-face or Zoom weekly 85 minute course (5 or 10 weeks).
• Regularly communicate with BOLLI staff and assigned volunteers; and keep the staff appraised on course progress.
• Participate in peer feedback and in-service development processes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Teaching experience, especially with lifelong learners.
• For teaching on Zoom; Technically competent with Zoom host functions, such as sharing screen, muting participants.
• Comfort with email and basic platforms, such as Microsoft Word and Google docs.
• Advanced degree or currently enrolled in a doctoral graduate program.

Application materials required:

• A statement of interest of no more than 300 words describing your desire to teach in a lifelong learning institute and one or two course ideas.
• Curriculum Vitae.