Adjunct Faculty - Professional Communication for Life Sciences

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences•Boston, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The School of Professional Studies is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Professional Communication for Life Sciences. This course is designed for students in the Biopharmaceutical Industry Fundamentals certificate and BS in Life Sciences programs, aiming to develop essential communication skills for biopharmaceutical and biomanufacturing settings. The course is offered online, synchronously, and semester-based, catering to part-time, adult undergraduate students. Weekly live sessions are conducted via Zoom from 6-9pm ET during the fall term. The ideal candidate will be adept at facilitating engaging, interactive online instruction and cultivating a supportive learning environment. The curriculum focuses on practical, career-ready communication skills for entry-level professionals, including producing written materials (emails, reports, SOPs), evaluating and responding to professional communications, and delivering presentations using PowerPoint. Key areas of emphasis include audience awareness, appropriate use of industry terminology, and the responsible application of AI tools in workplace communication. The course has been developed and piloted, and the selected instructor will deliver the existing curriculum while enhancing the learning experience through applied examples, guest speakers, practice, and feedback. Instruction prioritizes real-world scenarios, interactive exercises, and reflection to ensure immediate skill application in professional contexts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Professional experience in roles requiring strong communication skills in the life sciences
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead interactive discussions, guide role-play exercises, and provide meaningful feedback.
Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to lead discussion-based sessions and translate concepts into practical, actionable strategies
A commitment to learner success and to engaging learners in an online environment
Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving in the context of launching and refining a new course offering

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, organizational leadership, or related discipline) preferred
Experience with a learning management system, such as Blackboard

Responsibilities

Deliver weekly synchronous online instruction via Zoom, fostering an engaging, inclusive, and interactive learning environment.
Guide students in developing clear, concise professional writing.
Facilitate interactive learning through real-world scenarios, role-play exercises, and guided discussion.
Support learners in practicing and refining communication techniques through structured activities and peer interaction.
Leverage and deliver existing course materials, including recorded content and activities, with targeted enhancements to increase depth and engagement.
Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen course content, including adding more nuanced scenarios, practical frameworks, and real-world examples.
Provide constructive, actionable feedback to learners on participation and applied exercises.
Incorporate relevant, current examples or insights from professional experience to keep content fresh and applicable.
Create an inclusive and psychologically safe learning environment that encourages participation, reflection, and skill-building.
Incorporate insights from professional experience to ensure relevance to healthcare and life sciences contexts.
Review learner feedback and engagement data to support continuous course improvement.
Adhere to MCPHS academic policies, including academic integrity expectations and grading standards.