"Adjunct Faculty - Biomanufacturing"

Adjunct Faculty - Biomanufacturing

The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to develop and teach in-person biomanufacturing training for a new workforce development initiative at Bioversity. This 8-week noncredit program is being delivered late spring/early summer at the Bioversity training center in Dorchester. Faculty will be responsible for instructing students on the technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level biomanufacturing positions. Topics would include hands-on training in areas such as manufacturing processes, mRNA, raw material handling, formulation, equipment training, safety and process excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience working in biomanufacturing. Students are non-traditional working adults who hold a high school diploma.

• Teach on-site in Dorchester an estimated two-three days a week for 3-hour blocks
• Develop engaging, hands-on sessions covering content in topics like safety and environmental monitoring, math for manufacturing, drug substance manufacturing, mRNA purification, quality control testing, equipment testing, isolator technology, and aseptic techniques.
• Incorporate expertise and participation from industry employees serving as guest speakers
• Curate and/or develop content (assignments, presentations, readings, discussion boards, quizzes, exams)
• Develop and administer effective assessments in a variety of formats on the key learning concepts
• Provide feedback to students regarding the subject matter and the professional skills needed to be hired and perform well in the workplace
• Ensure the course meets the high-quality standards of other MCPHS online and on-campus courses
• Identify tactics to improve the course based on feedback from its initial delivery

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in subject area or related field preferred.
• Previous experience teaching and/or developing in-person training
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• A commitment to student success and the ability to engage and motivate students in an online format
• Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving related to launching a new initiative

Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.