Adjunct Faculty - Center Research and Discovery

Adjunct Faculty - Center for Research and Discovery

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Adjunct

The Research Readiness & Academic Programs adjunct faculty role is a part‑time position within the Center for Research and Discovery (CRD), reporting directly to the Dean of the CRD. This role supports a range of high‑priority academic initiatives, including the Research Readiness curriculum, online course content development in Blackboard, student travel policy finalization, micro‑credentialing program development, and data analysis. The position is onsite at the Boston campus, beginning June 1, 2026.

• Assist in the development and refinement of the Research Readiness curriculum, ensuring alignment with institutional and Center goals and evidence‑based practices.
• Collaborate with other CRD faculty and staff members to identify curriculum gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support the organization and coordination of curriculum materials, timelines, and deliverables.
• Contribute to the assessment and continuous improvement of course content and learning outcomes.

• Create, organize, and maintain course content within the Blackboard learning management system (LMS).
• Upload and format instructional materials including modules, assignments, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Ensure course sites are accessible, user‑friendly, and consistent with institutional standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Troubleshoot basic Blackboard issues and coordinate with the Instructional Design Team as needed.
• Support the finalization and documentation of a comprehensive student travel policy in coordination with other CRD faculty members.
• Review existing draft materials, identify areas requiring clarification or revision, and assist in incorporating feedback.
• Maintain organized records of policy documents and revision history.

• Assist in the research, design, and development of a micro‑credentialing program aligned with institutional and Center priorities.
• Support the identification and documentation of competency frameworks, badge criteria, and program pathways.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather relevant information and best practices.
• Help develop promotional and informational materials to support program launch and student engagement.

• Collect, organize, and analyze data related to curriculum effectiveness, student engagement, program participation, and policy outcomes.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, summaries, and visualizations to support data‑informed decision‑making within the CRD.
• Assist in the development of data collection tools such as surveys, tracking spreadsheets, and reporting templates.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in accordance with institutional policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the CRD in support of the Center’s mission and strategic initiatives.

• Minimum of a master’s degree in health education, health sciences, public health, clinical investigation, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program support.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students across programs.

• Experience in a higher education or healthcare academic setting.
• Familiarity with micro‑credentialing frameworks, digital badging platforms, or continuing education programs.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, R, SAS, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Typical office or administrative working conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical demands.

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.

$5900.00

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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.