Online Adjunct Instructor: Life Sciences Communications

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 3,200 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' School of Professional Studies seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Professional Communication for Life Sciences, an online, synchronous course designed for adult undergraduates in the Biopharmaceutical Industry Fundamentals certificate and BS in Life Sciences programs.

Weekly live Zoom sessions 6-9pm ET in the fall term; the instructor will deliver the existing curriculum while adding applied examples, feedback, and real-world scenarios to

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly synchronous online instruction via Zoom, fostering an engaging, inclusive, and interactive learning environment.
• Guide students in developing clear, concise professional writing.
• Facilitate interactive learning through real-world scenarios, role-play exercises, and guided discussion.
• Support learners in practicing and refining communication techniques through structured activities and peer interaction.
• Leverage and deliver existing course materials, including recorded content and activities, with targeted enhancements to increase depth and engagement.
• Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen course content, including adding more nuanced scenarios, practical frameworks, and real-world examples.
• Provide constructive, actionable feedback to learners on participation and applied exercises.
• Incorporate relevant, current examples or insights from professional experience to keep content fresh and applicable.
• Create an inclusive and psychologically safe learning environment that encourages participation, reflection, and skill-building.
• Incorporate insights from professional experience to ensure relevance to healthcare and life sciences contexts.
• Review learner feedback and engagement data to support continuous course improvement.
• Adhere to MCPHS academic policies, including academic integrity expectations and grading standards.

Job description

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' School of Professional Studies seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Professional Communication for Life Sciences, an online, synchronous course designed for adult undergraduates in the Biopharmaceutical Industry Fundamentals certificate and BS in Life Sciences programs.

Weekly live Zoom sessions 6-9pm ET in the fall term; the instructor will deliver the existing curriculum while adding applied examples, feedback, and real-world scenarios to