Adjunct Faculty - Bioversity, Introductory Lab and Science chez Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to teach in-person training for MassBio’s workforce development initiative, Bioversity.  This 6-to-8-week noncredit program is being delivered year-round at the Bioversity training center in Dorchester.  Faculty will be responsible for instructing students on the technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level lab administration and operations positions at biotechnology companies.  Students are non-traditional working adults who hold a high school diploma.

• Teach on-site in Dorchester an estimated two days a week for 3-hour blocks.
• Develop engaging, hands-on sessions covering introductory chemistry and lab skills such as lab orientation and safety, PPE, usage of basic lab equipment, storage and safety of consumable goods and chemicals, unit conversions, measurement, and introductory experiments on topics such as titration, dilutions, concentrations.
• 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