"Adjunct Faculty - QA/QC Introductory Lab and Science"

Adjunct Faculty - QA/QC Introductory Lab and Science

1493
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Description

The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to develop and teach in-person training for MBI's workforce development initiative related to QA/QC. This 8-week noncredit program is being delivered year-round at the MCPHS Worcester campus. Faculty will be responsible for instructing students on the technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level lab administration and operations positions at biomanufacturing companies. Students are non-traditional working adults who hold a high school diploma.

• Teach on-site in Worcester an estimated two days a week for 3-hour blocks
• Develop engaging, hands-on laboratory training sessions covering workplace safety protocols, professional PPE usage, industry-standard equipment operation, regulatory-compliant chemical storage, precision measurement techniques, and practical exercises in inventory management, professional documentation, sample processing, and quality control procedures aligned with industry standards and certification requirements
• 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

Desired

• Experience teaching subject matter for students entering health professions
• Experience with a learning management system, such as Blackboard
• Experience with video-conferencing platforms, such as Zoom

Compensation

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

Hiring Range: $6700-$7700

Apply

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.