Adjunct Faculty – Data Science

The School of Healthcare Business and Technology is seeking adjunct instructors to deliver instruction in the BS in Data Science program on the Boston Campus. Instructors should be familiar with R/Python programming languages, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other related content areas for courses at the undergraduate level. The courses will be delivered in person to students on our Boston campus in a semester-based format. The incumbent will provide subject matter expertise and real-world examples to guide the course outline development and the relevant course development process. The course delivery is intended to follow a problem-based and active learning approach.

• Provide expertise in developing and delivering course content in Data Science, R/Python programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other related content areas.
• Work with the Dean, Program Director, and the assigned instructional support to develop courses for academic credit.
• Deliver course content with an in-person problem-based approach, providing a detailed breakdown of lessons and assignments, including rubrics.
• Guide the content to be covered in each lesson. Review existing course content (if available) and recommend adaptations, changes, and updates.
• Work with the Dean, Program Director, and instructional support to develop and curate content (videos, discussion boards, quizzes, live sessions, exams) as needed.
• Design specific content for engaging classroom sessions utilizing active and problem-based learning.
• Draft corresponding assessments for lessons/modules
• Recommend approaches for assignments and exams that ensure academic integrity.
• The supervisor may assign additional responsibilities.

Required:

• Masters degree in computer science, data science, analytics, or a closely aligned area
• Industry experience with data science, or related content
• Experience teaching undergraduate students in a classroom setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of life sciences or healthcare analytics applications
• Previous experience developing courses and/or teaching data science, programming, or related courses
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• A commitment to student success and the ability to engage and motivate students in the classroom

Desired:

• Advanced degree in computer science, data science, analytics, or a closely aligned area
• Demonstrated knowledge of the life science industry, including bio-manufacturing
• Experience teaching subject matter for students entering health professions
• Knowledge of a learning management system, such as Blackboard

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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.

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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 core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.