What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Lecturer, Science and Business Courses for Biotechnology Graduate Programs - Boston position at Northeastern University?
About the Opportunity Description: Individuals are sought to teach 1) graduate courses in science and technology relevant to the biotechnology field specifically to biopharmaceuticals and 2) graduate courses that broadly educate how biotechnology and bioscience companies bring early-stage discoveries through the process of development, regulatory approval, and ultimate commercialization. Such graduate courses seek experienced biotech and pharmaceutical professionals with a desire to teach for the Biotechnology Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Programs depending upon the programs’ needs and enrollment. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include the following: review and learn key teaching points within existing instructor guides; be willing to support high-quality teaching and standards through preparation of lectures based on course materials provided; facilitate rich respectful debates and discussions in an in-person or online class; provide timely review and grading of assignments with appropriate coaching and feedback to the students; consistently connect with students and their performance; adhere to Northeastern’s policies. Part-time instructors work under the direction of the director with support from a faculty lead and will hold office hours as appropriate. Qualifications: PhD in biotechnology or a closely related field and/or a DBA, MBA or equivalent graduate degree plus at least five years of work experience in biotechnology, biopharma, pharmaceuticals or related industry. Proven platform skills required, as is an open, supportive personal style willing to receive assistance and coaching when needed from the faculty lead. Prior experience in a diverse higher education institution preferred. Documents to submit: CV/resume cover letter 3 references – proved name, title, company, phone, email, relationship (e.g. my current supervisor) Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
Part-Time Lecturer, Cooperative Education Courses for Graduate Programs in Biotechnology
NU USA Northeastern University -
Boston, MA