Adjunct Faculty – QA/QC Introductory Lab and Science

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 2,880 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking adjunct instructors to develop and teach an 8-week, noncredit program at the MCPHS Worcester campus. Instructors will deliver on-site training two days per week for 3-hour blocks to prepare non-traditional students for entry-level lab administration roles in biomanufacturing.

Course content includes safety, PPE, regulatory storage, equipment operation, inventory management, documentation, sample processing, and quality control,

Responsibilities

• Teach on-site in Worcester two days a week for 3-hour blocks
• Develop engaging, hands-on laboratory training sessions covering safety PPE usage equipment operation chemical storage measurement inventory management documentation sample processing and quality control procedures
• Incorporate expertise and participation from industry employees serving as guest speakers
• Curate and/or develop content (assignments presentations readings discussion boards quizzes exams)
• Develop and administer effective assessments in various formats on key learning concepts
• Provide feedback to students regarding subject matter and professional skills for workplace success
• Ensure the course meets MCPHS quality standards across online and on-campus offerings
• Identify tactics to improve the course based on feedback from its initial delivery

Job description

The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to develop and teach in-person training for MBI’s workforce development initiative related to QA/QC. This 8-week noncredit program is being delivered year-round at the MCPHS Worcester campus. Faculty will be responsible for instructing students on the technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level lab administration and operations positions at biomanufacturing companies. Students are non-traditional working adults who hold a high school diploma.

• Teach on-site in Worcester an estimated two days a week for 3-hour blocks
• Develop engaging, hands‑on laboratory training sessions covering workplace safety protocols, professional PPE usage, industry‑standard equipment operation, regulatory‑compliant chemical storage, precision measurement techniques, and practical exercises in inventory management, professional documentation, sample processing, and quality control procedures aligned with industry standards and certification requirements
• Incorporate expertise and participation from industry employees serving as guest speakers
• Curate and/or develop content (assignments, presentations, readings, discussion boards, quizzes, exams)
• Develop and administer effective assessments in a variety of formats on the key learning concepts
• Provide feedback to students regarding the subject matter and the professional skills needed to be hired and perform well in the workplace
• Ensure the course meets the high-quality standards of other MCPHS online and on‑campus courses
• Identify tactics to improve the course based on feedback from its initial delivery