Capstone Instructor - Biotech Data Storytelling

brandeis; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 7,600; Part time

Job summary

Brandeis University is seeking an industry leader to teach in the Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology & Enterprise program, offering an online, eight-week capstone course in Data Communication in Biotechnology. The role focuses on storytelling with data, visualization, scientific writing, and executive summaries for biotech audiences.

The instructor will guide capstone projects, provide feedback, mentor students, and lead workshops, with training provided for GPS online platforms.

Qualifications

• Current employment or recent experience in biotechnology, pharma, or data science.
• Ph.D., M.B.A. or M.S.
• Experience presenting scientific or technical data to internal or external stakeholders.
• Expertise in communication strategies and data visualization techniques.
• Prior experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring scientific professionals.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and digital presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through a structured capstone communication project.
• Deliver feedback that strengthens students' storytelling, structure, and visuals.
• Lead group workshops and encourage collaboration and professional growth.
• Maintain the course site and facilitate timely student engagement.
• Mentor students through development of capstone communication projects tailored to industry or academic audiences.
• Facilitate peer review and iterative feedback to refine writing, visuals, and delivery techniques.

Skills

Storytelling with data

Data visualization

Mentoring

Online teaching

Communication

Education

PhD/MBA/MS

Tools

Online learning platforms

Digital presentation tools

Job description

Brandeis University is seeking an industry leader to teach in the Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology & Enterprise program, offering an online, eight-week capstone course in Data Communication in Biotechnology. The role focuses on storytelling with data, visualization, scientific writing, and executive summaries for biotech audiences.

The instructor will guide capstone projects, provide feedback, mentor students, and lead workshops, with training provided for GPS online platforms.