Adjunct Faculty- Biochemistry

MCPHS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

MCPHS is seeking adjunct faculty to teach biochemistry recitations for Fall 2026 in Boston. All sections are face-to-face on Fridays, with classes throughout the day.

Successful candidates will have at least one year of college-level teaching experience and will help students through problem solving and data interpretation of biochemical literature. The role emphasizes real-world applications, with an approved syllabus, office hours, and use of the university LMS for materials and communication.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (masters or above) in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or allied discipline.
• Minimum of one year of teaching courses at the college/university level.
• Commitment to undergraduate student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with diverse groups (students, faculty, admin).

Responsibilities

• Delivers engaging instruction in face-to-face, in-person classes.
• Provides assignments demonstrating real-world applications of concepts.
• Provides an approved syllabus with objectives, learning outcomes, methods, attendance policies, texts, assignments, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Uses the University’s LMS to post syllabus, assignments and materials and to communicate with students.
• Advises and assists students through in-person office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone, or email.

Skills

Teaching

Biochemistry

Communication

Organization

Education

Master's degree in biochemistry/chemistry/biology

Job description

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach biochemistry recitations for the Fall 2026 semester. All sections are taught as face-to-face, in-person courses, on Fridays throughout the day. Successful candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching, preferably at the college level. During recitations, the recitation instructor will assist students working through practice problems and administer quizzes that are provided by the recitation coordinator/lecture instructor. Problem solving, as well as interpretation and analysis of data from the biochemical literature will be emphasized during recitations. Course description: Students learn the structure, metabolism, and biochemical function of major macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids). Bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, cell signaling, and regulation are studied at the molecular level. An emphasis is placed on cellular and physiological applications of biochemistry (in particular, competencies important for study in medical school).

• Delivers engaging instruction in face-to-face, in-person classes
• Provides assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of concepts covered
• Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advises and assists students through in-person office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone, or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms

Required

• Advanced degree (masters or above) in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or allied discipline
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching courses at the college/university level
• Commitment to undergraduate 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, and administration/staff)