Job Description

The Center for Research and Discovery seeks adjunct faculty members to deliver high quality learning experiences in data analysis software programs for students on two of our three campuses. The selected candidates will have responsibilities teaching face-to-face, on campus courses to students in health sciences programs across a wide variety of programmatic disciplines. One position is anticipated for instruction on the Boston campus of MCPHS.

• Deliver face-to-face (on-campus in Boston, MA) didactic instruction to health sciences college students in various data analysis software programs including Excel, R, SAS, and Tableau, and instructing students in the design and presentation of research posters.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, evaluation criteria, and attendance policies in line with those of the University guidelines.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Support incorporation of health-related examples into the curriculum to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of software packages for data analysis.
• Use the University’s learning management system (Blackboard) to post a course syllabus, assignments and other materials and to actively engage with students.
• Use Qualtrics to manage course enrollment and assessment mechanisms.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms.
• Collaborate with student research assistants to deliver skills training sessions.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the Center for Research and Discovery.

Qualifications

Required

• A master’s degree in public health, psychology, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent in a health- or data- related discipline. Ph.D., ScD., DrPH, or equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline, preferred.
• Demonstrated project-based experience in Excel, SAS, Tableau, and R and other software programs used for data analysis.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college/university level
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a health-related discipline, preferred
• Commitment to student success and creating a learner-centered environment
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing students with varied skill sets, experiences, and abilities
• Desire to contribute to a supportive working and learning environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)

Compensation

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.

Hiring Range $5900

Stipend

N/A

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