What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Bioversity, Introductory Lab and Science position at MCPHS?
The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to teach in-person training for MassBio’s workforce development initiative, Bioversity. This 6-to-8-week noncredit program is being delivered year-round at the Bioversity training center in Dorchester. Faculty will be responsible for instructing students on the technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level lab administration and operations positions at biotechnology companies. Students are non-traditional working adults who hold a high school diploma.
- Teach on-site in Dorchester an estimated two days a week for 3-hour blocks.
- Develop engaging, hands-on sessions covering introductory chemistry and lab skills such as lab orientation and safety, PPE, usage of basic lab equipment, storage and safety of consumable goods and chemicals, unit conversions, measurement, and introductory experiments on topics such as titration, dilutions, concentrations.
- Incorporate expertise and participation from industry employees serving as guest speakers
- Curate and/or develop content (assignments, presentations, readings, discussion boards, quizzes, exams)
- Develop and administer effective assessments in a variety of formats on the key learning concepts
- Provide feedback to students regarding the subject matter and the professional skills needed to be hired and perform well in the workplace
- Ensure the course meets the high-quality standards of other MCPHS online and on-campus courses
- Identify tactics to improve the course based on feedback from its initial delivery
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in subject area or related field preferred.
- Previous experience teaching and/or developing in-person training
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- A commitment to student success and the ability to engage and motivate students in an online format
- Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving related to launching a new initiative
Desired:
- Experience teaching subject matter for students entering health professions
- Experience with a learning management system, such as Blackboard
- Experience with video-conferencing platforms, such as Zoom
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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
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Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.
MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.
