Temporary Instructor, Genesis Summer 2024

Brandeis University Precollege Programs is seeking Instructors for the 2024 Genesis program, to teach in person at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. Genesis is a three-week academic and Jewish identity-building program designed for high school students interested in Jewish learning and living. Participants choose one course for the three-week session and complete a capstone project; classroom experience is complemented by trips, activities, workshops and presentations from leaders in the field. 

Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Genesis Director, develop and deliver a 3-week college-level syllabus for one of three Genesis courses:

Becoming Themselves: Transformations in the Bible

Justice Brandeis, Bread and Roses and Beyond: American Social Movements and the Jews

Judaism, Gender, Justice and Allyship

• Deliver academic content in an engaging, informative, and inclusive manner and in line with overall program learning goals;

• Orient students to best practices in academic research, including how to use the University Archives; 

• Prepare and teach course in person, Monday-Friday, 10am-12pm (7/27 from 9AM-2PM-Student Showcase);

• Develop discussion guides and activity plans for Teaching Assistants;

• Meet with Teaching Assistants twice per week for review, evaluation, and troubleshooting;

• Hold regular afternoon office hours;

• Evaluate student work in conjunction with Teaching Assistants and provide ongoing feedback and guidance as the students develop their individual skills and work collectively toward their finalized capstone projects;

• Attend the Genesis Student Showcase.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the high school or undergraduate level;

• Strong Judaic knowledge;

• Ability to develop and deliver academically rich programming for teens in a creative and compelling manner;

• Passionate about Jewish learning and living;

• Comfortable working in a diverse environment;

• Well-organized, thoughtful and committed to Jewish education, access to higher education and social justice;

• Excellent communication skills, and ability to be in regular communication with the Program Director leading up to and for the duration of the program.

Dates

Staff Orientation (on campus): July 3-6

Genesis: July 7-28

Teaching Dates: July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26

Compensation/Benefits

$8000

Breakfast and Lunch in Brandeis dining hall when on campus (kosher option available)

Access to Brandeis library and resources

Note: Must have housing and access to reliable transportation to Brandeis for the entire month of July 2024.

Time Commitment

40 hours prior to program orientation

20 hours per week during the program

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.