Adjunct Faculty

University System of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire (UNH) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach MCBS 801: Intro Careers in Biotechnology, MCBS 895: Special Topic, and MCBS: Doctoral Research in the Fall semester. The Adjunct will also support NIH-funded CIBBR grant administration and related program duties within MCBS.

The role integrates leadership of grant activities, program administration for the MCBS department, and ongoing research responsibilities to advance departmental priorities at UNH.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching graduate courses and developing course materials.
• Ability to manage NIH-funded grant administration and reporting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills for program operations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of MCBS 801, MCBS 895 and Doctoral Research during Fall.
• Develop and deliver lectures and instructional materials aligned with course objectives.
• Design and administer assessments for graduate courses with differentiated expectations.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic support to enrolled students.
• Submit grades in accordance with UNH deadlines and policies.
• Coordinate with MCBS faculty to ensure curricular alignment.
• Serve as PI for the CIBBR NIH-funded grant and oversee program operations.

Skills

Course instruction

Grant administration

Curriculum development

Program management

Stakeholder liaison

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.

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 position encompasses three primary areas of responsibility: (1) leadership and administration of the NIH-funded Center of Integrated Biomedical and Bioengineering Research grant; (2) limited programmatic and administrative support for the Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology (MCBT) M.S. program and/or other duties as assigned by the MCBS Department Chair; and (3) the conduct of ongoing NIH-funded research. 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.

• 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

• 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.