Adjunct Faculty - Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (PEP) On-Line Regression

Ideal School of Allied Health Care Inc; Daly City (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health education institution seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach an online Pharmacoepidemiology Applications course. The role involves delivering high-quality learning experiences and engaging course materials while advising graduate students. Ideal candidates will possess advanced degrees and have a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant subject area with 5+ years of experience.
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience or formal training in instructional methodology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and willing to learn Blackboard LMS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic instruction for Pharmacoepidemiology Applications course.
• Provide engaging assignments showing real-world applications.
• Advise and assist students via office hours or scheduled appointments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

PhD, JD, MPH, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Job Description

The School of Pharmacy - Boston seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy Program (PEP). More specifically, we are looking for candidates to teach online, asynchronously, a Pharmacoepidemiology Applications course for graduate students in the master's in PEP program. This course is an intermediate level course, designed to introduce students to the most important issues encountered in pharmacoepidemiology. The goal is to expose students to varied study designs of observational studies on the use, safety, and effectiveness of pharmaceuticals. Assignments and examples can be delivered using a statistical software such as R (preferably) or SAS. More details about course content can be delivered during the interview process. The following criteria are sought in applicants:

• Deliver didactic instruction in the Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy Program on the Boston campus.
• 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.
• Uses the University's learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Required:

• Advanced degree (PhD, JD, MPH, or equivalent) with appropriate coursework in the subject areas relating to Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy and a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the subject areas taught or demonstrated prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills from a formal teacher educational program or any comparable training program or formal in-house training program.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that include word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations as well as an understanding or willingness to learn and use the Blackboard LMS.
• Commitment to graduate 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, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

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.