[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty - Foundations of Pharmacovigilance @Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Role Description

The School of Professional Studies is seeking an adjunct instructor to develop and teach a short-format course titled Understanding Drug Safety: Foundations of Pharmacovigilance. This offering is designed for pharmacists, clinical research professionals, and individuals working in or transitioning into regulatory or drug safety roles.

The course provides a focused, practice-oriented introduction to how drug safety is monitored across the product lifecycle. Key topics include:

• Pharmacovigilance systems and global regulatory frameworks
• Adverse event identification and reporting
• Case processing and submission
• Benefit–risk evaluation

Learners will also explore the public health impact of pharmacovigilance and its role in protecting patient safety. Instruction will emphasize real-world application through case-based learning, including:

• Following a safety report from intake through regulatory submission
• Interpreting safety data within compliance frameworks

The course will be delivered over two weeks in a fully online format, combining asynchronous content with two live, instructor-led sessions. The course is expected to launch in November 2026.

• Teach approximately 10 hours total, aligned with a two-week course format that includes asynchronous content and two live virtual sessions.
• Develop course content (approximately 24 hours), including micro-lectures, case studies, discussion prompts, and short knowledge checks.
• Design and administer applied assessments aligned with course outcomes.
• Deliver engaging, applied instruction covering topics such as pharmacovigilance systems, global regulatory frameworks, adverse event reporting, case processing, and benefit–risk evaluation.
• Facilitate real-world application through case-based discussions, including walkthroughs of safety reports from intake through regulatory submission.
• Guide learners in interpreting key pharmacovigilance concepts such as valid case criteria, seriousness, expectedness, and reporting timelines.
• Create an inclusive and engaging virtual learning environment for professionals with varied backgrounds in healthcare and life sciences.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., pharmacy, public health, life sciences, or related discipline) preferred.
• Experience working in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or a closely related function (e.g., clinical research, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, or quality).
• Previous experience teaching and/or developing in-person training.
• Familiarity with global pharmacovigilance regulations and frameworks (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH).
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• A commitment to learner success and to engaging learners in an online format.
• Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving in the context of launching and refining a new course offering.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or developing professional education programs (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
• Experience with a learning management system, such as Blackboard.