Adjunct Faculty – First Year Writing

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,300 - 7,200; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) seeks adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face first-year writing courses on the Boston Campus for Fall 2026. Sections are Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Monday/Wednesday afternoons.

The ideal candidate will provide a detailed syllabus, engaging assignments, and act as a primary advisor during office hours to undergraduates. The role requires a master's degree in English or related field and at least one year of college teaching

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or related field.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff).
• Experience teaching health care-focused students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Teaching

Higher education

Communication

Organizational

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Job description

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face courses in first year writing to undergraduate students on the Boston Campus during the Fall 2026 semester. Currently we have some Tuesday/Thursday 8am sections and some Monday/Wednesday afternoon sections available. Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in English or related field
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college/university level
• Commitment to undergraduate education and 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, administration/staff)
• Experience teaching health care-focused students preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Compensation

Compensation

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

Hiring Range:$6250 per section

Stipend

N/A

About Us

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Pay Range

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $6,250.00 - $6,250.00

Pay Transparency

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data, and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

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