<p><b>Temporary Online Microcredential Course Developer- AI Literacy and Policy Fundamentals: Understanding and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias </b></p><p><b>Location:</b> Remote (U.S. based only)<br><b>Division:</b> Rabb School of Continuing Studies in collaboration with the Heller School of Social Policy and Management, <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/brandeis-university">Brandeis University</a><br><b>Compensation:</b> $4,000 (Approx. 65 hours over 12 weeks)</p><p><b>Job Summary:</b><br>The Rabb School of Continuing Studies working in collaboration with the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/brandeis-university">Brandeis University</a> is seeking an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to design a non-credit, instructor-facilitated hybrid microcredential course (asynchronous structure with student optional weekly synchronous engagement sessions).</p><p>The course will focus on foundational algorithmic bias, anti-bias strategies in AI, the ethical/policy implications of automated decision-making, and tools for mitigating systemic bias to build trustworthy AI applications.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><p><b>Curriculum &amp; Design:</b> Author and construct the course structure following the Brandeis Online Course Standards, including a Brandeis-compliant syllabus, instructor-led multimedia materials, learning objects, and outcomes-aligned assessments.<br><b>Academic Quality:</b> Serve as the subject matter expert responsible for the course's substantive content and pedagogical approach, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and market relevance.<br><b>Collaboration &amp; Timeline:</b> Work closely with Brandeis Online staff and instructional designers, strictly adhering to LMS technical requirements and project milestones. Submit drafts progressively for iterative reviews and final approval.</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b><br><b>Education:</b> Ph.D. or equivalent credentials in AI, Machine Learning, Public Policy, or related fields.<br><b>Experience:</b> * Minimum 2 years of professional tech or policy industry experience.</p><ul><li><p>Minimum 1 year of experience designing asynchronous higher education online courses for adult audiences.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated expertise in algorithmic bias, Responsible AI (RAI), and technology policy (Preferred).</p></li></ul><p><b>Technical &amp; Professional Skills:</b><br>Proficiency with modern LMS platforms and digital content authoring tools.<br>Superb structural writing, editing, and cross-functional communication abilities.<br>Proven capacity to translate complex technical/policy paradigms into accessible, engaging student pathways.</p><h3><b>Pay Range Disclosure</b></h3><p>The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to