Pharmaceutical Development, (Adjunct Pool), Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences
About the role
The Primary Responsibility Of The Adjunct Faculty Member Is Teaching. We Are Seeking Adjunct Instructors To Teach The Following Course At Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) SCI 5310 Pharmaceutical Development (Fall semester, 1.5 credits).
Course Description
The course will introduce the drug development process from IND filing to FDA approval, taking the drug substance through the process of becoming a drug product, through clinical development and commercialization. The key steps by which the drugs are formulated, characterized, manufactured, and advanced through the regulatory pathway toward marketing authorization will be examined and analyzed. The course will provide the terminology, timelines and practical examples for successfully understanding the challenges in taking an idea for a drug from the discovery stages through to product approval and launch. This is a science course that intersperses business and regulatory issues into the course content and assignments.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provides high-quality student instruction.
- Evaluates student performance (e.g., written assignments, examinations, in-class activities).
- Provides remedial instruction, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and collaboratively with other departments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; possess the ability to listen to all points of view, build consensus, and inform others of policies and decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to diverse individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Hours, Classification, And Status
This is a part-time, exempt, adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for benefits. Schedules will vary depending on course assignments and the needs of the department or the Institute. The base salary range for this position is $2,500 - $15,000 per semester, depending on credits per course.
Physical And Mental Requirements
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
- Communication skills using the spoken word.
- Ability to see within normal parameters.
- Ability to hear within normal parameters.
- Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file.
- Ability to move about.
- Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.
- Ability to travel locally as needed to meet business requirements, which may include driving or other modes of transportation.
- Occasionally, will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time at activities/events on and off-campus.
To Apply
A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To be ensured full consideration, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references (a manager, a direct report, if applicable, and a coworker).