Temporary BOLLI Instructor - Fall 2026

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

4d • $1,000 - $3,000

About The Position

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. Pay Range Disclosure 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) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). COME WORK WITH US Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, [e-mail]. The health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to review the Human Resources Office website. Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at http://www.brandeis.edu/human-resources/onboarding/index.html

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees