Part-time Lecturer, Science and Business Courses for Biotechnology Graduate Programs - Online

Northeastern University; Lexington (MA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Massachusetts is seeking experienced professionals to teach graduate courses in biotechnology, focusing on biopharmaceuticals. This part-time role involves online teaching, facilitating discussions, and providing feedback to students. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or equivalent degree and significant industry experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least five years of work experience in biotechnology, biopharma, or related industry.
• Prior experience in a diverse higher education institution preferred.
• Open, supportive personal style for coaching.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and preparation of lectures.
• Facilitate respectful debates and discussions online.
• Provide timely review and grading of assignments.

Skills

Platform skills

Coaching and feedback

Discussion facilitation

Education

PhD in biotechnology or related field

DBA, MBA, or equivalent graduate degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

Description:

Individuals are sought to teach 1) graduate courses in science and technology relevant to the biotechnology field specifically to biopharmaceuticals and 2) graduate courses that broadly educate how biotechnology and bioscience companies bring early-stage discoveries through the process of development, regulatory approval, and ultimate commercialization. Such graduate courses seek experienced biotech and pharmaceutical professionals with a desire to teach for the Biotechnology Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Programs depending upon the programs’ needs and enrollment. Courses are taught asynchronously online.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include the following: review and learn key teaching points within existing instructor guides; be willing to support high-quality teaching and standards through preparation of lectures based on course materials provided; facilitate rich respectful debates and discussions in an online class; provide timely review and grading of assignments with appropriate coaching and feedback to the students; consistently connect with students and their performance; adhere to Northeastern’s policies.

Part-time instructors work under the direction of the director with support from a faculty lead and will hold office hours as appropriate.

Qualifications:

PhD in biotechnology or a closely related field and/or a DBA, MBA or equivalent graduate degree plus at least five years of work experience in biotechnology, biopharma, pharmaceuticals or related industry. Proven platform skills required, as is an open, supportive personal style willing to receive assistance and coaching when needed from the faculty lead.

Prior experience in a diverse higher education institution preferred.

Application Documents:

• CV/resume
• cover letter
• 3 references – including name, title, company, phone, email, relationship (e.g. my current supervisor)

Position Type: Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range: The Per credit rate is $2,208 - $2885