Adjunct Faculty – School of Pharmacy - Biochemistry

MCPHS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

MCPHS in Boston seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high-quality learning experiences for PharmD students in Biochemistry. The role involves in-person instruction, developing a detailed syllabus, and guiding students through assignments and evaluations.

The candidate will post materials on the university LMS, advise students during office hours, and collaborate with faculty and administration. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Biochemistry or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medicine, or Physician’s Assistant program.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with a wide array of stakeholders including students, faculty, administration, alumni and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Delivers didactic instruction in an in-person format for PharmD students.
• Provides syllabus with objectives, outcomes, teaching methods, and evaluation criteria.
• Creates engaging assignments that illustrate real-world applications of Biochemistry concepts.
• Uses the university LMS to post materials and communicate with students.
• Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments via videoconference, phone, or email.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence and initiative

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or related field

Job description

The School of Pharmacy-Boston seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching a didactic course to PharmD students in the area of Biochemistry.

• Delivers didactic instruction in an in-person format in the Doctor of Pharmacy
• 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 and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provides 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

Required:

• A PhD degree in Biochemistry or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in in a Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medicine, or Physician’s Assistant program
• Commitment to professional 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)