Adjunct Faculty – Center for Research and Discovery

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Instruct 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.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a relevant field such as Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching data analysis software programs, particularly Excel, R, SAS, and Tableau.
• Strong understanding of health sciences and ability to apply this knowledge in teaching data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students.
• Ability to teach in a variety of settings and adapt to different learning styles.
• Experience using Blackboard and Qualtrics for educational purposes.