Adjunct Faculty – QA/QC Introductory Lab and Science

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Worcester, MA

7d • $6,700 - $7,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to develop and
teach in-person training for
MBI’s
workforce development initiative
related to
QA/QC.
This 8-week noncredit program is being delivered year-round at
the
MCPHS
Worcester campus.
Faculty will
be
responsible for
instructing students on the
technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level lab administration and
operations positions at biomanufacturing
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 Worcester an estimated two days a week for 3-hour blocks
• Develop engaging, hands-on laboratory training sessions covering workplace safety protocols, professional PPE usage, industry-standard equipment operation, regulatory-compliant chemical storage, precision measurement techniques, and practical exercises in inventory management, professional documentation, sample processing, and quality control procedures aligned with industry standards and certification requirements
• 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