Adjunct Instructor in Biotech Entrepreneurship & Startup
Adjunct Instructor in Biotech Entrepreneurship & Startup
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Job Description
Brandeis Universitys Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) is looking for an industry leader to teach in our Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology & Enterprise program. Brandeis University is consistently ranked among the nations top universities and our online courses are developed using best practices in online learning. Information about Brandeis University and Graduate Professional Studies can be found online.
Course Title: Biotech Entrepreneurship & Startup
This course focuses on launching and growing a biotech startup including ideation business planning fundraising intellectual property and gotomarket strategies. Students explore the biotechnology innovation pipeline and learn how to assess risk navigate regulatory hurdles and pitch to investors. Guest speakers and case studies provide realworld entrepreneurial insights.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have Subject Matter Qualifications in the following areas.
Required:
Current active employment in the relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Deep knowledge of coursespecific applications and industry practices
Ph.D. M.D. or M.B.A.
Strong communication and analytical skills
Preferred:
Previous teaching experience or experience delivering professional training
Familiarity with online instructional tools and platforms
General Responsibilities
Design a syllabus following program chair guidance and the syllabus template
Create content aligned with course outcomes integrating personal expertise
Facilitate online discussions and provide timely relevant feedback
Maintain the course site and update content in the Moodle LMS
Guide students in developing biotech business plans and investor pitch decks.
Provide insights into startup fundraising strategies incubator programs and venture capital.
General Skill Requirements
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster student engagement
Written communication skills especially for online learning
Ability to manage time effectively and respond promptly to students
Ability to mentor students in startup development innovation strategies and technology transfer.
About the Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology & Enterprise
This program prepares students to innovate and lead in the fastpaced biotech industry integrating scientific knowledge with business strategy. Students learn through projectbased realworld applications.
All GPS courses are 8weeks long and taught asynchronously online.
About GPS Faculty
GPS Faculty are active industry professionals who teach parttime online. Our instructors hold at least a masters degree and many have terminal degrees and professional certifications. Previous teaching experience is not required; GPS provides full training.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit:
A cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and teaching experience.
A current CV or resume.
Contact information for three professional references.
(Optional) Examples of teaching materials or professional publications related to leadership and industry innovation.
This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ancestry religious creed gender identity and expression national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy age genetic information disability caste military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a protected class)
Employment Type
Part-Time
