Job Details

Description

The Chapman University School of Pharmacy invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool to support teaching opportunities in the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs (MSRA) program in the following areas:

• U.S. Regulatory Framework, FDA Regulatory Pathways, and Options
• Biologic and Biosimilar License Applications: Pre‑Marketing Regulation
• U.S. Nonclinical and Clinical Regulation of Biomedical Products
• Biomedical Products and Medical Device Marketing, Pricing, and Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Design course syllabus materials for each week of teaching
• Prepare and deliver lectures, assignments, and assessments
• Collaborate with the program director to ensure course outcomes

The MSRA program is designed to prepare graduates for professional roles in regulatory affairs across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and related life-science industries. Part-time lecturers will be assigned to teach graduate-level courses aligned with the program’s core competencies, including U.S. and global regulatory frameworks, regulatory strategy, quality systems, compliance, product development, and related applied topics.

Courses are planned to be offered in the evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 PM (Tues, Wed, Thurs and Saturdays [flexibility based on the instructor])

Fall Term Schedule: mid-August through late December
Spring Term Schedule: mid-January through mid-May
Summer Session: teaching opportunities may also be available.

Courses are offered in person on campus at the Rinker Health Sciences Campus in Irvine, CA, with some instructional activities potentially incorporating applied or experiential components.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked 110th among Best National Universities in the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu and more information about the Chapman University School of Pharmacy is available at www.chapman.edu/pharmacy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Earned a graduate degree from an accredited institution or appropriate professional equivalency
• Demonstrated currency and expertise in regulatory affairs or a closely related professional area
• Strong commitment to student learning, high-quality teaching, and academic excellence
• Ability to effectively teach students from diverse educational and professional backgrounds
• Ability to teach in person on campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree from an accredited institution in Regulatory Affairs or a closely related discipline
• Professional experience in regulatory affairs within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related life-science industries
• Prior experience teaching or training graduate or professional-level learners

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following through Interfolio:

1. Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement
4. Names of three references with contact information

For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Marc Fleming at mfleming@chapman.edu. Please use “Part-Time Lecturer Pool MSRA” as the subject line.

The Chapman University School of Pharmacy will draw from the pool when openings arise. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications for the year will remain open through August 15.

The hourly pay for course and course related work for this position is $51.28/hr.

This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for all selected candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.