Adjunct Faculty - Bioversity, Introductory Lab and Science

MCPHS University • Boston, MA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees