Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking applications for part-time faculty positions to support the College’s online MS in Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing. Faculty are needed in the following courses: Biopharmaceutical Microbiology, Downstream Technology, Mammalian Cell Culture, Microbial Fermentation, and Regulatory Science.

Each program course is currently being developed by subject matter experts and will be composed of a combination of both asynchronous and synchronous online elements. Part-time faculty roles include:

• Instructors to develop the course materials for the asynchronous component (recorded lectures) of online offerings
• Instructors to teach the synchronous component (in-person over Zoom) of online offerings
• Instructors to teach the 3-day intensive laboratory component (on-campus) of hybrid courses

Please submit a CV along with the courses you are interested in teaching.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Adjunct instructors need a strong understanding of the subjects they teach with the primary goal of educating students. While the individual duties and responsibilities vary by role, the typical adjunct instructor is responsible for:

• Developing a course syllabus for each class they teach
• Lecturing, leading class discussions and conducting other teaching activities during scheduled classes
• Creating, administering and grading various assessment methods
• Answering questions and providing additional support for students
• Calculating and submitting grades for all students
• Collaborating with other professors to create coursework or support the department
• Following established expectations and protocols for the department
• Conducting research and staying current in the field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the content matter of the supported course.
• Technological ability to understand and utilize TurnItIn, Canvas, Zoom, and other necessary instructional software.
• Necessary maturity, responsibility, integrity, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree or relevant experience in biomanufacturing and/or bioprocessing.
• Excellent subject knowledge, teaching skills, and prior experience working with students bound for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with online courses is helpful but not required as instructors will be paired with instructional designers where necessary.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Additional Information:

This hybrid position is based in Albany, NY. All remote work must be performed in a state in which the College is registered to do business which includes New York, California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin, and Vermont.

Compensation

• $4600 per three credit hour lecture course
• $3900 per three contact hour lab

Length of Assignment

• appointments are per semester
• appointments are renewable based on need and performance

Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.

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