Adjunct Faculty - Regulatory & GxP Writing for Life Sciences
About the role
The School of Professional Studies is seeking an adjunct instructor to develop and teach a short-format course titled Writing for Compliance: Regulatory & GxP Writing for Life Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a practical, application-focused course on regulatory and GxP writing.
- Teach approximately 12-14 hours total, aligned with a four-week asynchronous online course format.
- Create course content, including micro-lectures, case studies, discussion prompts, and short knowledge checks.
- Guide learners through hands-on writing exercises, including drafting, revising, and evaluating compliance-focused documents.
- Provide clear, actionable feedback on written assignments to support skill development and improvement.
- Design and administer assessments aligned with course outcomes, such as SOP excerpts, deviation write-ups, short regulatory writing samples, and final writing portfolios.
- Facilitate discussion and reflection on documentation quality, audit readiness, and common writing pitfalls in regulated environments.
- Create an inclusive and engaging online learning environment that supports professionals with varying levels of writing experience.
- Ensure the course meets the high-quality standards of MCPHS professional and online education.
- Review learner feedback and engagement data to support continuous course improvement.
Requirements
Candidates should be comfortable facilitating applied, feedback-driven learning in a virtual environment.
Qualifications
Experience in quality, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, CMC, or related technical roles is required. Proficiency in regulatory and GxP writing, as well as experience with plain-language principles, is essential. A background in life sciences is preferred but not required.
Skills
Strong facilitation and instructional design skills are necessary. Experience with synchronous and asynchronous online teaching platforms is beneficial.
Benefits
The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program and engage with a diverse group of professionals.
Pay
Details TBA based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
The course is delivered over four weeks in a fully online format.