Lecturer in Education

Brandeis University EDUCATION PROGRAM seeks to hire a part-time Lecturer to teach ED 253, Improving Classroom Teaching & Learning, a required 3-week summer course which begins July 8 and ends July 25, in the Teacher Leader master’s degree program. ED 253 is one of two introductory courses taught in the first summer of a hybrid program that involves 3 weeks of in-person study on the Brandeis campus during two summers and online learning during the intervening school year. Part of the Instructional Leadership strand in the program, ED 253 develops teacher leaders’ capacity to work effectively with colleagues on improving teaching and learning in schools. Teacher leaders experience and learn how to use a number of key professional development tools, stances and core practices such as using the instructional triangle to observe teaching, describing teaching using non-evaluative language, facilitating discussion-based protocols, and enacting an inquiry stance.

Candidates should have an advanced degree in education and extensive experience teaching graduate level courses and working with in-service teachers. Prior experience with both public and Jewish Day Schools is not required but is an additional asset.  Candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for references.

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

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.