Adjunct Faculty – Bioversity Career Preparation

1 month ago

Boston, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description

The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to teach in-person training for MassBio’s workforce development initiative, Bioversity.  This 8-week noncredit program is being delivered year-round at the Bioversity training center in Dorchester.  Faculty will instruct students on crafting compelling job application materials (resumes, cover letters), mastering interview techniques, and honing soft skills essential for securing entry-level positions in lab administration and operations at biotechnology companies. Students are non-traditional working adults who hold a high school diploma. 

 Teach on-site in Dorchester an estimated one-two days a week for 3-hour blocks Deliver engaging, hands-on sessions covering resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn, and interview techniques, customizing content to diverse audiences Offer guidance on common interview questions, behavioral interview techniques, and strategies for showcasing strengths  Conduct mock interviews and offer feedback to help students develop confidence, articulate their experiences, and make a positive impression on employers 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 Maintain a repository of resources, templates, and best practices related to the application and interview process 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 Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum  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 and in-person format Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving related to launching a new initiative    Desired: Deep experience and understanding of the life sciences industry (pharma, biotech, etc.) 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 

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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.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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