First-Year Writing Adjunct - Inspire & Mentor Undergrads

MCPHS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 1,100 - 1,600; Part time

Job summary

MCPHS is seeking adjunct faculty to teach first year writing on the Boston Campus for Fall 2026. Several sections are available on Tuesday/Thursday 8am and Monday/Wednesday afternoons.

Successful candidates will design syllabi, craft engaging assignments, use the university LMS, and advise students through office hours, videoconference, or email. Strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to undergraduate education are essential; teaching health care-focused students is

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 effectively 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

Syllabus design

Student mentoring

Academic communication

Independent work

Health care education

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Job description

MCPHS is seeking adjunct faculty to teach first year writing on the Boston Campus for Fall 2026. Several sections are available on Tuesday/Thursday 8am and Monday/Wednesday afternoons.

Successful candidates will design syllabi, craft engaging assignments, use the university LMS, and advise students through office hours, videoconference, or email. Strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to undergraduate education are essential; teaching health care-focused students is