Adjunct Faculty – First Year Writing

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face courses in first year writing to undergraduate students on the Boston Campus during the Fall 2026 semester. Currently, there are some Tuesday/Thursday 8 am sections and some Monday/Wednesday afternoon sections available. Successful candidates will be expected to provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria. They will also provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered, use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students, and advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms. Service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment is also expected. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in English or related field
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college/university level
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching health care-focused students preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level