Adjunct Faculty - Center for Research and Discovery

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences•Boston, MA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Readiness & Academic Programs adjunct faculty role is a part-time position within the Center for Research and Discovery (CRD), reporting directly to the Dean of the CRD. This role supports a range of high-priority academic initiatives, including the Research Readiness curriculum, online course content development in Blackboard, student travel policy finalization, micro-credentialing program development, and data analysis. The position is onsite at the Boston campus, beginning June 1, 2026.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree in health education, health sciences, public health, clinical investigation, pharmacy, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience or coursework in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program support.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data clearly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students across programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a higher education or healthcare academic setting.
Familiarity with micro-credentialing frameworks, digital badging platforms, or continuing education programs.
Experience developing or revising institutional policies.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, R, SAS, or similar).
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and refinement of the Research Readiness curriculum, ensuring alignment with institutional and Center goals and evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with other CRD faculty and staff members to identify curriculum gaps and recommend improvements.
Support the organization and coordination of curriculum materials, timelines, and deliverables.
Contribute to the assessment and continuous improvement of course content and learning outcomes.
Create, organize, and maintain course content within the Blackboard learning management system (LMS).
Upload and format instructional materials including modules, assignments, assessments, and multimedia resources.
Ensure course sites are accessible, user-friendly, and consistent with institutional standards and accessibility guidelines.
Troubleshoot basic Blackboard issues and coordinate with the Instructional Design Team as needed.
Support the finalization and documentation of a comprehensive student travel policy in coordination with other CRD faculty members.
Review existing draft materials, identify areas requiring clarification or revision, and assist in incorporating feedback.
Maintain organized records of policy documents and revision history.
Assist in the research, design, and development of a micro-credentialing program aligned with institutional and Center priorities.
Support the identification and documentation of competency frameworks, badge criteria, and program pathways.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather relevant information and best practices.
Help develop promotional and informational materials to support program launch and student engagement.
Collect, organize, and analyze data related to curriculum effectiveness, student engagement, program participation, and policy outcomes.
Prepare clear and concise reports, summaries, and visualizations to support data-informed decision-making within the CRD.
Assist in the development of data collection tools such as surveys, tracking spreadsheets, and reporting templates.
Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in accordance with institutional policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the CRD in support of the Center’s mission and strategic initiatives.