Adjunct Faculty

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire seeks a part-time/full-time Adjunct Instructor to teach MCBS 801, MCBS 895, and Doctoral Research during Fall semester in Durham, NH. The role combines graduate course instruction with leadership on NIH-funded initiatives (CIBBR) and program administration.

Responsibilities include developing lectures, designing assessments, holding office hours, submitting grades, and coordinating with MCBS

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a biomedical or related field.
• Demonstrated biomedical research with peer-reviewed publications.
• Prior experience as PI or co-investigator on federally funded grants.
• Demonstrated experience in grant administration, including compliance, reporting, and budget management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead programs and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach MCBS 801, MCBS 895, and Doctoral Research sections in the Fall semester.
• Develop and deliver course lectures and instructional materials for graduate students.
• Design and administer assessments aligned with learning objectives.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic support to enrolled students.
• Submit grades in accordance with university deadlines and policies.
• Coordinate with MCBS faculty to ensure curricular alignment.
• Lead CIBBR grant administration and PI duties, overseeing programmatic and financial aspects.
• Support MCBS M.S. program operations and curriculum input as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the MCBS Department Chair.
• Maintain an active grant-funded research program and mentor personnel.

Skills

Grant administration

Teaching

Biomedical research

Leadership

Education

Terminal degree in biomedical sciences

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) seeks applications for a part-time/full-time adjunct instructor to teach MCBS 801: Intro Careers in Biotechnology, MCBS 895: Special Topic and MCBS: Doctoral Research during the Fall semester.

MCBS 801 provides an overview of careers in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. Professional development activities include defining career goals, preparing a professional resume and cover letter to prospective employers, identification of potential internship opportunities, and networking. The course will also include an overview of the types of positions available within the biotechnology/biopharma sector, presentations by biotechnology career professionals, and presentations by UNH faculty whose research disciplines are relevant to the field of biotechnology and biopharmaceutics.

MCBS 895 covers special topics. MCBS 895 (01) - Special Topics | Course Search

MCBS 999 Doctoral Research MCBS 999 (20) - Doctoral Research | Course Search

The Adjunct Faculty member serves in a multifaceted capacity within the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) at the University of New Hampshire. This appointment is designed to leverage the incumbent's specialized research expertise and administrative capabilities in support of the department's and university's research and educational missions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach one section of teach MCBS 801: Intro Careers in Biotechnology, MCBS 895: Special Topic and MCBS: Doctoral Research during the Fall semester.
• Develop and deliver course lectures and instructional materials consistent with the approved course description and learning objectives for graduate students.
• Design and administer assessments appropriate for a graduate course, including differentiated expectations as applicable.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic support to enrolled students.
• Submit grades in accordance with the University's deadlines and policies.
• Coordinate, as needed, with MCBS faculty to ensure curricular alignment.
• CIBBR Grant Administration and Principal Investigator Duties.
  • The Adjunct Faculty member serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CIBBR) grant and assumes overall responsibility for the programmatic, fiscal, and administrative success of the award. Specific duties include:
  • Serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for CIBBR, assuming full accountability for the scientific, administrative, and financial stewardship of the grant in compliance with sponsoring agency requirements and UNH policies.
  • Provide overall administration of the CIBBR grant, including reporting, budget oversight, compliance monitoring, and coordination with co-investigators, collaborators, and institutional offices.
  • Serve as Lead for all Administrative Core activities, which encompass but are not limited to:
  • Overseeing and managing the Mentoring Program, including the recruitment, matching, and evaluation of mentors and mentees.
  • Conducting and coordinating programmatic evaluations to assess the effectiveness and impact of CIBBR activities and objectives.
  • Administering the Pilot Projects Program, including solicitation, review, selection, and monitoring of pilot project awardees.
  • Supervise the Program Manager assigned to CIBBR, providing direction, performance oversight, and support to ensure effective grant operations and administrative functions.
  • Liaise with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), IDeA program officers, and other relevant federal and institutional stakeholders as required.
• Program and Departmental Support.
  • The Adjunct Faculty member will provide limited, ongoing support for academic program operations and departmental functions as directed. Specific duties include:
  • Provide limited, ongoing support for the operations and administration of the Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology (MCBT) M.S. program, which may include advising, curriculum input, and coordination with program faculty and staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the MCBS Department Chair, consistent with the scope, classification, and terms of the adjunct faculty appointment.
• Grant-Funded Research.
  • The Adjunct Faculty member will maintain an active, productive research program consistent with the objectives of funded grants and departmental research priorities. Specific duties include:
  • Conduct ongoing grant-funded research supported by an active award from the National Eye Institute of NIH.
  • Contribute to the scholarly output of the research program through publications, presentations, and other dissemination activities.
  • Mentor personnel engaged in funded research activities.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a biomedical, biological, or closely related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in biomedical research with a record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Prior experience as a Principal Investigator or co-investigator on federally funded research grants.
• Demonstrated experience in grant administration, including compliance, reporting, and budget management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills sufficient to lead administrative programs and supervise staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching combined undergraduate/graduate courses.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Familiarity with instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

Compensation Pay Range

$8,200 per semester

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Location: Durham

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.